SALINE COUNTY –  Law enforcement authorities are investigating a convicted felon on new charges after a car chase and foot pursuit.

Just after 11:30 a.m. Thursday an officer attempted to stop a 1998 Chevy Lumina driven by Joel Ginther, 41, Salina, in the 1300 block of West Crawford for driving with an expired tag, according to Salina Police Capt. Mike Sweeney.

Ginther allegedly failed to pull over and led police through several residential neighborhoods at speeds of around 50-miles-per-hour.

The vehicle pursuit ended when Ginther crashed the vehicle into a fence in the 1000 block of Franklin Street, according to Sweeney.  Ginther ditched the vehicle and a teenage female passenger.

Officers apprehended Ginther as he was attempting to scale a fence. He was taken into custody for felony flee and elude, reckless driving, criminal damage to property, possession of marijuana and aggravated child endangerment.

Ginther has previous convictions in Saline County for drugs, criminal threat and stalking.

Damage to the fence was estimated at $1,300. There were no reported injuries.