Credit: Atchison Co Sheriff's Office
(KAIR)--A crash on a snow packed roadway during an alleged attempt to flee leads to to the arrest of an Atchison man.
Atchison County Sheriff Jack Laurie told MSC News 35-year-old Dewayne Martin was arrested Friday night in the 500 block of Atchison’s Main Street, following a short pursuit.
According to a report from Laurie, the pursuit ended around 11:15 when Martin failed to negotiate a turn due to the snow packed roadway, sending his car crashing into a concrete trash can and light fixture, owned by the City of Atchison, near the Farmer’s Market.
Martin was arrested on an outstanding warrant for fleeing and eluding, which is alleged to have occurred Thursday night after deputies conducted a vehicle stop.
Laurie said at that time, Martin fled into Missouri.
Martin is also facing charges for distribution of more than 3 ½ grams of methamphetamine, distribution of a prescription only drug, possession of stolen property, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following his arrest, Martin was booked into the Atchison County Jail.
His bond is set at $30,000.
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