BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement in northeast Kansas on Monday released additional details on the capture of a suspect wanted in Brown County.
Just before 9:30p.m. Friday, Brown County deputies responded to the Atchison/Brown County line due to a report of a chase in Atchison County involving a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant. A short time later, a Brown County deputy engaged the vehicle which wrecked out on the southern edge of Horton.
The driver and sole occupant, 45-year-old Joseph Roth, fled on foot and was arrested the following morning on foot, near US 75 Highway without incident.
Roth is being held on requested charges of Felony Flee to Elude, Felony Obstruction, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Drive While Suspended, No Proof Insurance, No Registration and Failure to Report Accident.
Atchison police, Horton police, Kansas Highway Patrol, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Nemaha County Sheriff's Office, Hiawatha police, Doniphon County Sheriff's Office, Sac and Fox police, Highland police and Kansas Wildlife and Parks assisted with the search for Roth.
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BROWN COUNTY—The search for a suspect wanted in connection with recent criminal activity in rural Brown County, Kansas ended Saturday with an arrest.
Just after 9a.m. Saturday, Brown County Sheriff John Merchant asked the public for help to locate 45-year-old Joseph Roth of Orange City, Iowa, and gave a description of of his appearance and indicated that he was no longer in the area of Horton, Kansas.
Just before 10:30a.m., a Brown County deputy located and arrested Joseph Roth in the vicinity of 140th near U.S. 75 Highway, according to Sheriff Merchant. Roth was arrested as. part of an ongoing investigation by the Brown County Sheriff's office with assistance from Atchison police, Horton police, Kansas Highway Patrol, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Nemaha County Sheriff's Office, Hiawatha police, Doniphon County Sheriff's Office, Sac and Fox police, Highland police and Kansas Wildlife and Parks.
Roth is being held on requested charges of Fleeing or attempting to elude a Law enforcement officer; Interference with Law Enforcement; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; Vehicles. Unlawful Acts.e.g. registration; Duty of driver to report upon damaging unattended vehicle/property; Possession of marijuana: Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body.
The sheriff's office is expected to release additional information on the investigation.