PAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after an early morning traffic stop.
Just after 2:30a.m. Tuesday, a sheriff's deputy was on active patrol in the city of Pawnee Rock. The deputy observed a 2001 Buick Century commit an alleged traffic infraction and attempted to stop the vehicle, at which point the driver attempted to flee from the deputy proceeding west on U.S. 56 into the city of Larned, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.
The occupants stopped, abandoned the vehicle and attempting to flee on foot. Both suspects were taken into custody a short distance from the vehicle.
After a registration check, it was discovered the vehicle was stolen from Colby. A firearm and illicit drugs were discovered inside the vehicle. The driver also had outstanding warrants from Barton County, Pawnee County and the city of Great Bend.
Arrested at the scene was Aaron Taylor, 33, Great Bend. Taylor on requested charges of attempt to flee and elude, possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal use of a weapon, no drivers license as well as three outstanding warrants. Taylor is being held without bond due to one of the warrants, his other bonds total over $30,000.
The second subject arrested was Sabrina Foster, 24, Colby. She is being held on requested charges of possession of stolen property and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. Foster is being held in lieu of a $20,000 bond.