Nov 03, 2021

High speed pursuit through NW Salina leads to arrest

Posted Nov 03, 2021 3:21 PM
<b>Kaleb Beaugh. </b>Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office
Kaleb Beaugh. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post

A Salina man was arrested after a high speed pursuit through the  northwest part of the city Tuesday morning.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that an officer observed a black 2009 Acura traveling westbound on Bishop Street at 41 mph in a 30 mph zone at approximately 10 a.m. Tuesday. The officer attempted to stop the car, but it continued and a pursuit ensued in that area, with speeds sometimes reaching 65 mph, Forrester said.

The driver, identified as Kaleb Beaugh, 28, of Salina, finally stopped in the 100 block of Baker Street, Forrester said. With him was a 27-year-old female passenger.

Beaugh was arrested on the following requested charges, according to Forrester.

Felony flee and elude

Reckless driving

Numerous traffic violations