SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two juveniles on multiple charges after a high-speed chase
On April 22, a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office observed a silver 2006 Chevrolet HHR that was unable to maintain a single lane of travel and speeding 20 miles per hour over the speed limit on NE 46th Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop near NE Edgewood Drive and NE Indian Creek Road, however the driver refused to stop and initiated a pursuit.
The driver fled north on NE Ashby Lane from Edgewood, leveled the stop sign at NE 54th Street as it continued eastbound, went south on NE Kendall Wood Drive and then west into a driveway in the 600 block of NE Margo Court.
The two occupants exited the vehicle and attempted to enter the residence. They eventually complied with the deputy’s commands and were taken into custody.
During the investigation, an open container of alcohol, illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia were located.
The driver, Jordan J. Minger, 16, of Topeka, was given a Notice To Appear and faces requested charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, felony flee or attempt to elude, transporting an open container of liquor and duty of driver upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property (hit and run accident).
The passenger, Lorenzo V. Wadkins, 16, of Topeka, was found in possession of a loaded firearm and was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on charges of criminal use of weapons, possession of marijuana, possession of tobacco by a minor and possession of drug paraphernalia.