Great Bend Post

GREAT BEND – Law enforcement authorities in Barton County made a drug arrest following a foot chase on Tuesday.

Police in Great Bend reported in a media release officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of 9th Street in reference to a man named Zach Gaddis causing a disturbance.

Officers were advised that Gaddis left the area in a white pickup truck. While officers were en route to the scene, Barton County Dispatch advised Gaddis had several outstanding warrants.

On the way to the scene, one of the officers located Gaddis, who reportedly fled on foot in the area of the 1000 block of Madison Street.

Sergeant Gary Davis located Gaddis in the area of 12th and Madison and began to place him into handcuffs.

As he did so, Gaddis allegedly physically resisted and once again fled on foot. Sergeant Davis and Officer Jacob Williamson gave chase and successfully apprehended him in the 2900 block of 12th Street.

It was later determined that the vehicle Gaddis had been driving was stolen, police said. It was returned to the owner.

Gaddis was arrested on July 29 for the possession of stolen property and possession of methamphetamine and was out on bond at the time of Tuesday’s arrest. Gaddis was booked into the Barton County jail on suspicion of theft, as well as his outstanding warrants.