Two people from Salina were arrested on multiple requested drug charges after a pursuit early this morning.
At 3 a.m. Wednesday, a patrol officer observed a red 2021 Toyota Corolla traveling eastbound on West Republic Avenue when the car immediately began trying to elude the officer, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester. The vehicle was in the 1100 block of Apache Drive and accelerated to approximately 50 mph. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop at that time, but the vehicle continued to try to elude the officer, Forrester explained.
The pursuit continued for several minutes in the southwest part of Salina and eventually went west on W. Cloud Street to Centennial Road. The vehicle then went north on Centennial Road to W. Crawford Street and then west. Speeds on W. Crawford Street reached approximately 90 mph, Forrester reported.
In the area of S. Burma Road and W. Crawford Street, a Saline County Sheriff's deputy deployed spikes and the Corolla ran over them. The vehicle finally stopped in the 5400 block of W. Crawford Street where the two occupants fled on foot into a field and were later apprehended, Forrester noted.
The two were identified as Bradley Sparks, 41, of Salina, and Nicole Wolf, 38, of Salina. Wolf was identified as the driver. Sparks was identified as having an active warrant.
According to Forrester, officers located a backpack in the field near where the two were apprehended. The backpack contained 166 grams of methamphetamine (approximately 1/3 of a pound), a 9mm handgun, some oxycodone pills, drug paraphernalia, and cash.
Sparks was arrested on the following requested charges, Forrester noted.
Possession of stimulant with intent to distribute
No drug tax stamp
Felony possession of drug paraphernalia
Criminal possession of a firearm by a felon
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Possession of a controlled substance
Possession of drug proceeds
Possession of methamphetamine
Interference with law enforcement
Wolf was arrested on the following requested charges, according to Forrester.
Possession of stimulant with intent to distribute
No drug tax stamp
Felony possession of drug paraphernalia
Possession of a controlled substance
Possession of drug proceeds
Possession of methamphetamine
Interference with law enforcement
Trafficking contraband into a correctional facility
Felony flee and elude
Reckless driving
Multiple traffic violations
Driving while suspended
No proof of insurance