FEBRUARY 15, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #15-0215
CONTACT: SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
VEHICLE PURSUIT ENDS WITH ARREST AND INJURIES
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office took a Delia woman into custody, and a Mayetta man was transported to a Topeka hospital following a vehicle pursuit in southern Jackson County Friday night. On February 13th, at approximately 11:30 pm, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to a stop a white 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier passenger car near 110th Road and southbound US Hwy 75. The vehicle slowed down and then allegedly sped away with failing to yield to the deputy. A vehicle pursuit ensued and continued westbound on 94th Road stopping west of O.4 Road or just east of Landon Road in Shawnee County. The driver fled the vehicle and ran north across a wire fence and went down into a creek bed where the driver apparently fell. Jackson County EMS, Hoyt Fire, Mayetta Fire, and Delia Fire responded. Rescue units were able to remove the driver who was identified as Samuel Anthony Mitchell 36, of Delia, from the creek bottom. Mitchell suffered from an apparent fractured leg. Mitchell was transported to a Topeka hospital for treatment. A passenger in the vehicle, Candace Richole Johnson 19, of Delia, was arrested on the scene. Johnson was allegedly in the possession of stolen financial cards that had previously been reported stolen on February 10th to the sheriff’s office. Johnson was booked into the Jackson County Jail for two counts of theft, theft by deception and criminal use of a financial card. Bond was set on Johnson at $7,500.00. Mitchell was found to be in possession of substances believed to be methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Charges on Mitchell are anticipated. A third occupant of the vehicle was released at the scene.