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Search continues for woman who fled traffic stop, dragged Kan. deputy

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities continue the search for a driver who fled a traffic stop  and dragged a Kansas deputy with the SUV.

Heinzman image from the Sunday traffic stop photo Sedgwick Co. Sheriff

On Sunday afternoon, a Sedgwick County Deputy was making a traffic stop on 45-year-old Melissa Jean Heinzman for a felony warrant. During the initial interaction with her, she took off dragging and running over the deputy, according to a social media report.

Authorities continue the search for Heinzman  who is described a 5-foot-3, 120 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes. She  was last seen wearing a black tank top and blue pants.

Authorities found her 1999 Ford Explorer Monday.

Heinzman has felony warrants and is the suspect in an aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer case.

The deputy was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities ask that anyone who sees her or knows where she is should call 911.

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities continue the search for a driver who fled a traffic stop  and dragged a Kansas deputy with the SUV.

Heinzman photo Sedgwick Co.
Ford Explorer bearing KS tag 317GMM

On Sunday afternoon, a Sedgwick County Deputy was making a traffic stop on 45-year-old Melissa Jean Heinzman for a felony warrant. During the initial interaction with her, she took off dragging and running over the deputy, according to a social media report.

Authorities continue the search for Heinzman  who is described a 5-foot-3, 120 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes. She  was last seen wearing a black tank top and blue pants. Se was driving a 1999 Ford Explorer with Kansas tag 317GMM

Heinzman has felony warrants and is the suspect in an aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer case.

The deputy was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities ask that anyone who sees her or knows where she is should call 911.

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