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KHP: Arrest made after domestic dispute, high speed chase

KHP highway patrol
ELLIS — A domestic dispute that led to a law enforcement chase ended in an arrest on Tuesday evening.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported in a media release officers in the city of Ellis and the Ellis County Sheriff’s office responded to report of a domestic dispute just before 6:30 p.m.

When they arrived, the suspect had left the scene and hid from officers.

Just before 7 p.m. the suspect left the area in a family vehicle and drove west on Old U.S. 40 leading officers on a high-speed chase, the KHP reported.

Spike strips were successfully deployed in Trego County by the KHP. The suspect continued for about 6 miles before fleeing on foot.

KHP aircraft and canine units arrived and tracked the suspect who was located in a field and arrested.

Check the Hays Post for additional details as they become available.

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