DECEMBER 12, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #18-1212
CONTACT SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
Michael Todd Belaire-Serna
TOPEKA MAN JAILED FOLLOWING PURSUIT INTO SHAWNEE COUNTY
A Topeka man is in custody Tuesday evening following an early morning Jackson County pursuit. Shortly before 8 am Tuesday, a Jackson County Deputy attempted to stop a silver 2009 Impala in southern Jackson County on US Hwy 75 near 110th Road for a traffic infraction. The driver allegedly failed to stop and fled from the deputy in the vehicle heading south into Shawnee County. The deputy continued the pursuit which led to the area of Topeka Blvd. and NW Independence Avenue where the deputy terminated the pursuit. KHP Troopers and Shawnee County Deputies assisted with the search for the driver and vehicle. Later in the day, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Dispatch was contacted by the suspect, Michael Todd Belaire-Serna who stated he had reported his car stolen in Topeka. Topeka Police went to meet with Belaire-Serna to take a stolen vehicle report. Topeka Police took Belaire-Serna into custody and released him to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Belaire-Serna was booked into the Jackson County Jail on the following charges: Felony flee and elude, reckless driving, felony interference with law enforcement, and driving while revoked. Belaire-Serna is also being cited for numerous traffic offenses. Belaire-Serna’s vehicle was recovered in the 1900 of NW Fillmore Street in Topeka and impounded. Bond on Belaire-Serna has not yet been set.