OCTOBER 7, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #22-1007-1
CONTACT: SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
Michael Burris III
Wichita fugitive arrested by deputies
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (JASO) – Sheriff Tim Morse reports that a Wichita man was arrested Thursday evening during a traffic stop in southern Jackson County. A Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop near 118th and U.S. Hwy 75 around 11:30 P.M. for a traffic violation. During the scope of the stop, it was believed the driver was providing false information about his identity. A possible ID was discovered for the subject, Michael E Burris III, 35, of Wichita, who had a nationwide extraditable warrant for aggravated assault, distribution of opiates and numerous other charges out of Reno, County. The subject’s identity was confirmed to be Burris. Burris was transported to the Jackson County Jail and also charged with felony interference for providing false information.