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Suspect arrested, Kan. officer injured after chase and crash

RENO COUNTY — A Kansas man was arrested Tuesday evening after he led Hutchinson police officers in a chase that ended with a crash. A police officer was injured.

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Authorities had been looking for 36-year-old William Scott for some time because of outstanding warrants.

An officer spotted Scott and attempted to pull him over. Scott refused to stop his vehicle and led officers in a high-speed chase.

Scott eventually crashed into the officer’s vehicle at 9th & Lorraine. The officer, identified as Mike Rivers, went to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for an X-ray of his foot, according to Police Sgt. Josh Radloff.

Scott faces possible charges of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, felony flee and elude, and driving while suspended.

He’s been on parole for a conviction of criminal possession of a firearm and was listed as an absconder in that case.

His bonds total $32,500. He is expected back in court next week.

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