November 13, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #15-1113
CONTACT: SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
DUI SUSPECT FLEES FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT
On November 12, 2015 at approximately 23:57 hours Jackson County Law Enforcement was dispatched to the area of 150th and Q. Road for a report of a possible intoxicated driver. A Potawatomi Tribal Police Officer attempted to stop a 2009 Ford Escape that was headed eastbound on 150th Road. A pursuit ensued with the assistance of Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies. The pursuit continued east on 150th Road and ended when the Escape continued east through a road closed sign where the vehicle rolled onto its side landing up against a tree. The driver, Christopher Lee Cronin, 30 of Fort Riley, Kansas, was extricated from the vehicle by emergency responders. Cronin was evaluated at a local hospital and booked into the Jackson County Jail. Cronin is being charged with felony flee and elude, driving under the influence and driving while suspended. Bond on Cronin is pending at this time.
Jackson County EMS, Mayetta Fire Department, Hoyt Fire Department, Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department also responded to the incident.