30 June 2023
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Law enforcement say an 18-year-old is in custody after a pursuit and foot chase ended with the use of a tazer on a suspect accused of multiple crimes.
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office (SNSO) said in a press release that a 911 call was made to Shawnee County Emergency Dispatch on an unresponsive man in a vehicle around 10:15 p.m. on June 29 in the 3700 block of SE 23rd Terrace. Before deputies could arrive, a person nearby rendered medical aid to the unresponsive man who regained consciousness and left the area in his vehicle which had reportedly hit another unoccupied vehicle and a mailbox.
The SNSO say a deputy tried to pull the 18-year-old over in the 2500 block of SE Peck Road. While the man initially stopped, he fled the scene and a pursuit began. It ended when the suspect hit a street sign and a driveway culvert in the 2400 block of SE Alamar Road.
The suspect then fled his vehicle on foot, according to the SNSO. A person nearby helped subdue the suspect until additional law enforcement could arrive at the scene. A tazer was eventually used to prevent the suspect from fleeing.
The 18-year-old was taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to the SNSO. Two firearms were recovered from his vehicle. He was charged with the following:
Aggravated assault
Possession of stolen property
Driving under the influence of drugs
Flee or attempt to elude law enforcement
Possession of marijuana
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Interference with law enforcement
Failure to stop at an accident