SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas fugitive from justice captured after brief pursuit Tuesday.
Wyatt A. Henderson, 31, of Topeka, was wanted for outstanding felony warrants and is now facing multiple charges that include aggravated battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and Felony Flee and Elude.
Just before 10a.m. Tuesday, a US Marshals Task Force attempted to arrest .Henderson in the 3800 block of SW Nottingham Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
Henderson was sitting in the driver’s seat of a 2006 Pontiac Torrent parked in the driveway of a residence. The Task Force attempted to block the Pontiac with their state parole vehicle.
The Pontiac rammed the state parole vehicle and fled the area. A Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office deputy, who is assigned to the Task Force, was assisting with the arrest and pursued the Pontiac. The pursuit lasted a few blocks until Mr. Henderson lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree in the 3800 block of SW Worwick Town Road.
Henderson was detained and transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained from striking a tree with his vehicle. In addition to warrants involving Aggravated Robbery (4 counts) and Burglary (5 counts, Mr. Henderson was arrested on requested charges of Aggravated Assault LEO, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Heroin, Felony Flee & Elude, Interference with Felony Warrant Service, Possession of Paraphernalia, Criminal Damage to Property and Reckless Driving