Suspect shoots at and eludes police in Franklin Co.
FRANKLIN COUNTY (KSNT) - Two individuals were arrested in Franklin County after a traffic stop turned into a chase with a suspect shooting at police.
At 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday, a Franklin County Sheriff's Office Deputy attempted a traffic stop for speeding on I-35. The deputy spoke to the suspects and developed suspicion of drug possession or use. The deputy returned to the suspect's vehicle to question the passenger. The passenger locked the doors, hopped into the driver's seat and drove off, according to a Franklin County Sheriff's Office press release.
Deputies chased the suspect north on I-35. The suspect shot a handgun at deputies on two occasions, according to the press release.
The suspect lost control of the vehicle and crashed near Moonlight Road in Gardner and then fled on foot into a wooded area. Drones, K9s and aircraft assisted in finding the suspect. He was arrested without incident, according to the press release.
The suspect vehicle was searched and a quantity of drugs and a firearm were found.
The incident is being investigated by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and the Northeast Kansas Drug Task Force.
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