Justin Rose. Photo Saline County
SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wanted suspect after a chase on a bicycle.
Just before 10a.m. March 27, an officer driving in the 100 block of East Jewell Avenue in Salina spotted three people riding BMX style bicycles. The officer recognized one of the three as Justin Rose, 42, of Salina, who the officer knew had an active warrant from Saline County District Court, according to Salina police Captain Paul Forrester.
The officer attempted to stop Rose, but Rose fled on the bicycle to the 300 block of West Jewell Avenue, where Rose rode up into a driveway, ditched the bicycle, and fled on foot.
Rose ran through the backyard of the residence and onto West Ellsworth Avenue, at which point the officer lost sight of him. A witness, however, pointed out where Rose was hiding behind some bushes at a residence in the 300 block of West Ellsworth Avenue.
Another short chase ensued before Rose fell down in the backyard of the residence and was apprehended and the arresting officer found Rose in possession of a meth pipe, according to Forrester.
Rose was arrested on a felony probation violation warrant from Saline County District Court, a warrant from the California Department of Corrections for a felony no bail parole violation, and a Salina Municipal Court warrant for misdemeanor theft.
Rose was arrested on requested charges of Felony interference, Possession of a stimulant Possession of drug paraphernalia, Criminal trespass, Duty to stop at a stop sign, Fugitive from justice. He has previous convictions for theft, drugs and liquor consumption by a minor from 1998, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.