Jackson County Prosecutor Quickly Charges Suspects After Kansas City ATV Crackdown

Actually, it was a mere moments after the news broke . . . We're documenting the charging presser just for the curious amongst our blog community who hope the local law enforcement can regain control of local streets.

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Prosecutor’s office charges driver who performed dangerous stunts, fled police

Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson today announced a Kansas City, Kansas man has been charged after he allegedly performed stunts in a vehicle and then fled police, resulting in a high-speed chase and crash last night.

SUSPECT faces one count of Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention. *

“Thanks to the work by the Kansas City Police Department, we were able to swiftly file charges in this case,” said Prosecutor Johnson. “Stunts and sideshows are criminal activities and endanger other drivers and pedestrians. We will continue to take these incidents seriously and pursue charges to the fullest extent possible.”

According to court records, Kansas City police were attempting a traffic stop for ATVs near Southwest Boulevard and 31st Street on May 9. While the ATVs fled, a silver Infiniti sedan began doing burnouts and donuts in the intersection in front of officers. Officers observed the rear side passenger point a black handgun with a green laser attachment directly at them.

The Infiniti fled the scene, driving at speeds exceeding 90 miles per hour on I-35, crossing state lines into Kansas and then returning to Missouri. The chase ended at Southwest Trafficway and 31st Street where it collided with another vehicle. Multiple occupants exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.  

The defendant was taken into custody and is being held on a $100,000 cash only bond. The two backseat passengers were identified as juveniles.  

Officers recovered three firearms in the vehicle, including one with a green laser attachment.

*Charges are only accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until the defendant is either found guilty or pleads guilty.

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