FINNEY COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Finney County are investigating two suspects who fled a traffic stop.

On Monday, officers of the Garden City Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 500 block of West Mary Street. on a Silver Jeep Commander for multiple traffic violations, according to a media release.

The vehicle failed to stop and fled from officers. The vehicle was pursued North on Taylor from Mary Street into Finney County.

The suspects stopped the vehicle in the 4200 Block of Nancy and fled on foot.

Officers pursued the two suspects on foot to the 4100 Block of Nancy where they were arrested without incident.

A Garden City Police Officer received a minor hand injury while scaling a barb- wire fence. He was treated and released back to full duty. There was no property damage during this incident.

The suspects are being held in the Finney County Jail and could face the possible charges of:

(Driver) Jose Tapia, 20, Garden City, Fleeing and Eluding (F)
Driving while License Suspended, Reckless Driving

(Passenger) Steven Rosas,25, Garden City, Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer