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Sheriff: Suspect in custody after western Kansas pursuit

photo Sherman County Sheriff
photo Sherman County Sheriff

SHERMAN COUNTY- Law enforcement authorities in Sherman County are investigating a suspect arrested after a chase that caused some property damage.

Just after 8:30 p.m. on Friday, the Goodland Police Department attempted to stop a blue GMC Pickup for a taillight and a headlight out, according to a media release from the Sherman County Sheriff.

The driver, later identified as Hildolf Truginn, refused to stop and a slow pursuit started.

At approximately 9:35p.m., Sheriff Burton Pianalto took the lead and called off the pursuit but continued to follow the vehicle without emergency lights.

After several attempts to stop or trap the vehicle, it was finally brought to a stop north of Goodland in a wheat stubble field with the assistance of Kansas Highway Patrol.

Truginn was taken into custody at approximately 10:00 pm and is being held at the Sherman County Jail pending formal charges.

No injuries were reported during the pursuit but there was property damage.

Citizens who had property damages during this incident are asked to contact the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office.

A list of recommended charges will be presented to the County Attorney this week.

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