Nov 04, 2020

Salina man wanted on multiple warrants arrested after brief pursuit

Posted Nov 04, 2020 4:08 PM
<b>Shane Garrett. </b>Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office
Shane Garrett. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office

A Salina man with multiple warrants was arrested late Tuesday after a short pursuit through a Salina neighborhood.

At approximately 11:06 p.m Wednesday, a patrol officer noticed a 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe traveling northbound in the 200 block of South College Avenue with no tail lights on, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning.

The officer attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle at the intersection of Iron Avenue and College Avenue, however, the Tahoe continued northbound on College Avenue, Forrester noted. At that point, the officer initiated a pursuit of the vehicle, which turned east on West Ash Street, north on North 13th Street, and east on Park Street before pulling into a driveway in the 700 block of Park Street, Forrester explained.

According to Forrester, the driver, identified as Shane Garrett, 43, of Salina, exited the Tahoe, disobeyed commands from the officer, and entered the residence. A short time later, however, Garrett exited the residence and was taken into custody, Forrester added.

Garrett had warrants for possession of opiates and three other misdemeanor charges out of Saline County District Court and a probation violation out of Saline County District Court, as well as three fail to appear warrants out of Salina Municipal Court, Forrester noted.

Additionally, Garrett was arrested on the following requested charges, Forrester reported.

Felony interference with law enforcement

Misdemeanor flee and elude

Driving while suspended

Not stopping at a stop sign

Illegal tag displayed

Operating a motor vehicle without operable tail lamps