BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on felony charges after a Sunday high-speed chase.

Just after 1a.m. Sunday, a Barton County Deputy attempted to stop a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro in the 100 block of Southeast 20 Road for a speeding violation, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.

When the deputy turned to stop the vehicle the  suspect continued west at a high rate of speed. Sheriff’s deputies pursued the Camaro for approximately 10 miles before the suspect pulled into a rural residence in the southwestern part of Barton County and attempted to flee on foot. Deputies captured the driver identified as James Skinner, age 51, Great Bend.

He was arrested and booked into the Barton County Jail for felony flee and elude, felony obstruction and numerous traffic violations. Skinner was released on $5000 bond.

Skinner has eight previous convictions including for theft, drugs, battery, flee and attempt to elude and taxation, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.