SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after a brief high-speed chase.
Just before 11:30p.m. Sunday, a Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a pickup truck near NW 24 Highway and Rochester Road, according to sheriff's deputy Abigail Christian.
The pickup truck pulled into a parking lot and failed to yield. The Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center advised that the tag on the vehicle was not valid.
The vehicle drove back onto Rochester road and fled to the north. A pursuit was initiated and lasted approximately two minutes. The pursuit ended when the pickup truck pulled into a driveway on NW Wilder Road.
The driver of the pickup truck was identified as David W. Brooks, 54, of Topeka. He was arrested for the traffic charges and possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The passenger was identified as Tommy L. Sherrill, 50, of Topeka, and was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A handgun was located in a yard near 600 NW Menninger and was believed to have been thrown from the pickup truck during the pursuit. The total amount of methamphetamine taken from the pickup truck was over 8 grams, according to the sheriff's department.