SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a Tuesday arrest.
Just after 11p.m, a patrol officer noticed a northbound 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe in the 200 block of South College Avenue in Salina with no tail lights on, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.
The officer attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle at the intersection of Iron Avenue and College Avenue. The driver later identified as 43-year-old Shane Garrett, continued northbound on College Avenue.
At that point, the officer initiated a pursuit of the vehicle, which turned east on West Ash Street, north on North 13th Street, and east on Park Street before pulling into a driveway in the 700 block of Park Street.
Garrett exited the Tahoe, disobeyed commands from the officer, and entered the residence. A short time later, however, Garrett exited the residence and was taken into custody, according to Forester.
Garrett had warrants for a probation violation, for possession of opiates and three other misdemeanor charges out of Saline County District Court and three fail to appear warrants out of Salina Municipal Court.
Garrett was booked on charges of Felony interference with law enforcement, Misdemeanor flee and elude, Driving while suspended, Not stopping at a stop sign, Illegal tag displayed and Operating a motor vehicle without operable tail lamps.
He has three previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections and had been out of prison since August 2019.