SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged domestic violence and have a suspect in custody.
Just before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to the Walmart parking lot in the 6100 Block of West Kellogg in Wichita after report of an alleged kidnapping, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.
A witness reported seeing a scuffle, between a 39-year-old woman and a suspect later identified as 43-year-old Carlton Albertson.
The victim arrived in a separate vehicle described as a black Pontiac and had agreed to meet with Albertson to exchange property, according to Wheeler. The two had been in a relationship.
Witnesses told police that Albertson grabbed the woman by the hair and forced her a Chevy Tahoe and sped away from the parking lot.
Friends who were with the victim drove the Pontiac and followed the Tahoe. A short time later, police responded to another 911 call indicating an SUV was pushing a black Pontiac towards Pawnee Street from Vine, according to Wheeler.
When the Pontiac became disabled, the driver and a woman passenger ran from the vehicle. Albertson drove the Tahoe over a curb and chased them. The 39-year-old victim was able to escape and return to the Pontiac.
A citizen who witnessed the incident confronted Albertson who then drove from area. As police arrived, Albertson led them a pursuit. Police discontinued the chase due to Albertson's erratic driving at high speeds, according to Wheeler.
On Thursday, police observed a stolen tan Thunderbird near Taft and and West Streets in Wichita. Police attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver later identified as Albertson led officers on a chase. Albertson avoided spike strips but due to high speeds the officers discontinued the chase. They ultimately located the vehicle and took Albertson into custody on requested charges of aggravated battery, aggravated battery domestic violence, kidnapping, flee and elude and a Kansas Department Of Corrections warrant.
The case is expected to be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office.