(KNZA)--Two individuals were arrested in Jackson County Monday afternoon following a motorcycle pursuit.
Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle that was occupied by two individuals near Holton around 3:30. The driver failed to stop and attempted to elude the trooper.
The pursuit ensued and continued on P. Road south of K-16 Hwy and then westbound on 214th Road. The motorcycle crossed a field and ended up on 206th Road west of L. Road where the motorcycle became stuck. Troopers and Jackson County Sheriff- deputies attempted to apprehend the pair on the muddy and icy terrain.
Morse said the driver, identified as 26-year-old Topeka resident Colton Merriman, ran from the scene and was bit by a police service K-9.
Merriman and his passenger, 21-year-old Kami Moore, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, were taken into custody. Jackson County EMS also responded to the scene.
Merriman was arrested for felony fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, felony interference with law enforcement, driving while suspended, no insurance and other traffic infractions. He was also wanted on outstanding warrants out of the state of Missouri and Brown County, Kansas.
Moore was arrested for interference with law enforcement.
Following their arrest, the pair were booked into the Jackson County Jail.
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