MARCH 6, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #20-0306
CONTACT: SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
Engy Arthur Kerr
Florida woman arrested following two county vehicle pursuit
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 5:07 p.m. from a caller in Brown County near the Sac and Fox Casino reporting a south bound dark colored SUV driving reckless and passing vehicles on the shoulder of US Hwy 75. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office continued to receive more calls reporting the vehicle was driving at excessive speeds and passing vehicles on the shoulder. A Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputy located the Jeep Cherokee bearing Florida tags north of Jackson Heights on US 75 Hwy and attempted to stop the vehicle near 262nd Road when a vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle continued southbound on US Hwy 75 through the City of Holton. Jackson County deputies attempted to stop the vehicle by deploying Stop Sticks without success south of Holton. The vehicle continued into Shawnee County where further attempts were made by other agencies to stop the vehicle with tire deflation devices without success. The vehicle continued south across the Kansas River and into the City of Topeka. Shawnee County Sheriff’s deputies and a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper assisted in the pursuit. The driver stopped the vehicle at 10th and Warren Street and surrendered to law enforcement at approximately at 5:40 p.m. The driver was identified as Engy Arthur Kerr, 23, of South Daytona, Florida. Kerr was transported to the Jackson County Jail where she is being held on felony fleeing and eluding, reckless driving and numerous traffic offenses. In addition three dogs were removed from the vehicle without injury.