Salina Post
A juvenile hits top speeds of 100 mph in a stolen vehicle, before law enforcement made the arrest.
According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Saturday, officers were dispatched to St. Francis Ministries (223 W. Euclid) to the report of a stolen 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The vehicle was owned by an employee of the agency.
As officers responded to the call they observed the Hyundai in the 700 block of North Broadway and attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle then fled and a pursuit ensued.
The vehicle was estimated to be driving at 80 mph on N. Broadway as it attempted to evade officers. The vehicle proceeded south on Broadway and then west on State Street to I-135 and then south.
The vehicle briefly lost control on I-135 near the Magnolia junction but then continued southbound at speeds of approximately 100 mph. When the vehicle lost control one of the tires was damaged and lost air.
The vehicle slowed down and came to a stop in the area of I-135 and Schilling. A high risk stop was then conducted and the driver was taken into custody with no further incident.
The driver was a 16-year old male and placed requested charges of Theft of the vehicle, Obstruction, Flee and attempt to Elude, Fail to Yield, Reckless Driving and numerous traffic infractions.
He was transported to jail where he was processed by Juvenile Intake and released into the custody of St. Francis.