Police Pursuit and Search for Suspect After Stolen Vehicle Crash in Shawnee County, KS
Source: Shawnee County Sheriff
43rd St, Kaw Township, KS 66512, USA
Summary: A high-risk police pursuit occurred in Shawnee County, Kansas, involving a stolen black Ford F-150. The suspect, described as a bald white male wearing all black, led officers on a chase along Kansas Highway 24 and through various city streets, driving recklessly and crashing into another vehicle. The suspect fled on foot after crashing the stolen truck near industrial and residential areas, prompting a large-scale search involving K9 units, drones, and perimeter control. Evidence including a wallet and driver's license belonging to Richard Meyer was found, and the search focused on abandoned houses and fenced lots in the area. The incident posed significant risk to public safety due to the suspect's dangerous driving and flight through populated neighborhoods.