Sheriff arrests Honduran man after 110 mph chase in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY (KSNT) - A man from South America was arrested Monday night after he allegedly fled from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle.

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office reports on Dec. 11 that a deputy tried to pull over a Honda CRV for a traffic infraction around 9 p.m. on Dec. 9 in the area of 142nd and Highway 75. The driver refused to pull over and allegedly fled from law enforcement by heading north on Highway 75.

A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper deployed a tire deflation device during the pursuit around 214th Road, bringing the chase to an end. The driver of the stolen vehicle, identified as a 37-year-old man from Honduras, was arrested on multiple charges including:

• Flee or attempt to elude a law enforcement officer.
• Possession of stolen property.
• Felony interference with a law enforcement officer.
• Operate a vehicle without a valid driver's license.
• Operate a vehicle with expired registration.
• Reckless driving.
• Improper driving on a laned highway.
• Speed 110 mph in a 70 mph zone.
• No tail lamps when required.
• Improper turn signal.

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