By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
Police arrested a Kansas man after he allegedly led police on a chase that reached speeds of more than 100 mph early Thursday.
Officers were called to the Country Inn and Suites, 2760 S. Ninth Street, for the report of a fight on the third floor, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.
When officers arrived, several people were leaving, as was a dark-color Nissan passenger car. An officer turned on the patrol vehicle's overhead lights and stopped in front of the Nissan, which went around the patrol vehicle and headed north on S. Ninth Street at a high rate of speed, Forrester said.
Another officer caught sight of the Nissan as it approached the intersection with W. Magnolia Road. At that point, still driving at a high rate of speed, it attempted to pass two vehicles by jumping the east curb and driving on the grass, nearly hitting one of the vehicles, Forrester said.
For safety reasons, the pursuit was terminated, however, an officer at the hotel had captured the image of the Nissan's driver and another officer identified him as Brandon Stapleton, 25, of Salina.
Forrester said officers made contact with Stapleton at his residence in the 100 block of S College Avenue and took him into custody.
Stapleton is being held on requested charges of Felony flee and elude, Reckless driving and Interference with a law enforcement officer.