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Harold Jesse Sheffield III ( Credit: Jackson Co Sheriff's Office)
(KNZA)--A Topeka man was arrested Friday following a short vehicle pursuit in southern Jackson County.
Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a news release, said a Jackson County Sheriff's deputy and a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper allegedly clocked a southbound car near 142nd and U.S 75 at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The driver of the vehicle allegedly attempted to elude law enforcement and a pursuit ensued.
The vehicle came to a stop about a half-mile west of U.S. 75 Highway on 110th Road.
The driver and lone occupant, identified as 54-old-year Harold Jesse Sheffield III, was arrested.
Morse said a substance believed to be methamphetamine and an opened alcoholic container were found in the vehicle.
Sheffield was booked into the Jackson County Jail for fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, possession of methamphetamine, driving while suspended, and transporting an open container. Sheffield had 3 outstanding Jackson County warrants and one Shawnee County warrant.
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