SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects caught driving a stolen car.
Just after 8a.m. Friday, a Shawnee County Sheriff's deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a Chevy Malibu for failing to signal a lane change in the 200 Block of NW Jay Street, according to Deputy Shayna Anderson.
The vehicle stopped in a driveway and the passenger later identified as Justin R. Shumway, 37, Topeka, fled the vehicle on foot. While running, deputies observed Shumway throwing a 9mm handgun that was later recovered, according to Anderson.
Deputies arrested him on NW Studer while he was attempted to escape in another vehicle.
Deputies booked him on requested charges of criminal possession of a firearm by a felon, a federal warrant for a parole violation for a previous charge of felon in possession of a weapon.
The Chevy was stolen in Wichita, according to Anderson. Deputies arrested the driver identified as Tina M. Funk, 26, Topeka, on requested charges that include possession of stolen property, driving without a license, misdemeanor obstruction, an out of county warrant and additional traffic violations, according to Anderson.
Shumway has three previous convictions for forgery and for burglary, theft, aggravated battery and battery of a corrections officer, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.