COWLEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities continue to search for a suspect who fled a traffic stop in Winfield Thursday morning that prompted USD 465 officials to place all schoos in the district on lock-out and hold in place.

Just after 8:15a.m., police attempted the traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1400 Block of Bliss Street, according to Winfield police. The driver sped away at a high rate of speed and for the safety of the public, police discontinued the chase in the 1400 Block of John Street.

A local citizen reported finding the vehicle in the 1600 Block of Pearl Street after the driver fled from the scene. Police did detain a female passenger but late Thursday afternoon had not reported an arrest.

The school district returned to normal operation just before 2p.m., according to USD 465.
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COWLEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities and USD 465 officials placed all schools in Winfield schools a lock-out, hold in place Thursday morning.

Law enforcement is continuing an active search for a fleeing suspect in the Winfield area, according to a social media report from the school district.

In a separate incident Monday, Winfield High School received information regarding a possible threat. As a result, USD 465 administration and the City of Winfield Police conducted a thorough investigation which follows appropriate School Board Policy, district procedures and safety protocol. The threat was not deemed to be credible.

The school district released no additional details.