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Topeka man arrested after Jackson Co pursuit

By Greg Bebermeyer

08/06/2025

Credit: Jackson Co Sheriff's Office

(KNZA)--A Topeka man was arrested following a pursuit early Tuesday morning in Jackson County.

Jackson Co Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said around 2:00 a Sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a northbound 2018 Chevy Silverado on U.S. 75 Highway near 134th Road for allegedly committing traffic infractions.

Morse said the vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued northbound on U.S. 75 at speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour.

At one point, a Jackson County deputy performed a tactical vehicle intervention, which temporarily disabled the suspect vehicle.

The suspect allegedly ran motorists off the road way during the pursuit.

The suspect vehicle eventually came to a stop near 278th Road on U.S. 75.

The driver, identified as 35-year-old Michael Richardson, was arrested for two counts of aggravated battery on law enforcement, two counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement, two counts battery on law enforcement, battery on a corrections officer, one count of aggravated assault, felony criminal damage to property, flee and eluding law enforcement by reckless driving, driving under the influence and felony interference with law enforcement.

Following his arrest, Richardson was booked into the Jackson County Jail.

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