SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two juveniles after a chase
Just after 2:30 p.m. Thursday, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed that failed to stop at a stop sign at 17th and SW Oakley i Topeka, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.
When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver took off at a high rate of speed and turned into a residential area. Officers saw that the vehicle had struck a curb and parts from the vehicle began to fall off.
The vehicle slowed down and began traveling south on Oakley Street and into opposing lanes of traffic. Officers followed the vehicle where it eventually became disabled in the 2000 block of SW Collins. Both the driver and passenger fled from the vehicle on foot and were eventually taken into custody.
The investigation determined both individuals to be juveniles and were not injured. One of the juveniles was released to the custody of a parent. The other juvenile was transported to Shawnee County Department of Corrections for on requested charges of Felony Flee and Elude, Felony Obstruction and Numerous Traffic Charges.