May 09, 2022

Man arrested after 50 mile, western Kan. high-speed chase

Posted May 09, 2022 8:00 AM
The pursuit traveled over 50 miles through rural Scott County a Finney counties-photo Scott City Police.
The pursuit traveled over 50 miles through rural Scott County a Finney counties-photo Scott City Police.

SCOTT COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after a high-speed chase in western Kansas.

Just after 4p.m. Saturday, police in Scott City attempted to stop a pickup for traffic infractions, according to a media release.

The vehicle failed to stop and officers pursued. The pursuit traveled over 50 miles through rural Scott County and ended in Finney County at 4:55 p.m. 

Braden Timothy Mitchell, age 20, of Holcomb was arrested by Scott City officers on requested charges of felony flee and elude, reckless driving, driving under the influence, transportation of an open container, minor in possession of alcohol, possession of THC, criminal possession of a firearm, illegal window tint and multiple traffic violations.

KHP and Finney County Sheriff assisted with the pursuit. Mitchell is currently in the custody of the Scott County Sheriff and the case has been forwarded to the Scott County Attorney.