By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

A 32 year-old Hays man was arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes Thursday following a brief chase in downtown Hays.

According to Hays Police Lt. Brandon Wright, at approximately 5:23 p.m. Thursday, an officer attempted to stop a Chevy S-10 pickup for a traffic infraction in the area of 15th and Allen Street.

The driver of the pickup then allegedly fled westbound on 15th Street before turning southbound on Main Street, running several red lights.

The driver Christopher James Roth, 32, Hays, eventually pulled into the alley between Sixth and Seventh streets off Milner and exited the pickup, where he was arrested without further incident.

Roth, according to Wright, was driving while having a suspended license. Roth was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with a law enforcement officer, and felony fleeing and eluding.

Wright said Roth could also be charged with multiple traffic violations.