JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after an arrest.
This week, a police officer was proactively patrolling in Lenexa when he stopped to investigate a suspicious car parked in a hotel parking lot around 95th and I-35 highway, according to a social media report from Lenexa Police.
During the officer's investigation, he was able to learn that the car was stolen and also identified a couple of suspects who were staying at the hotel.
While officers were investigating the matter, the two suspects were located outside the hotel. Officers detained one suspect, but a female suspect stole another vehicle and drove off, nearly striking officers.
A short time later, officers located that vehicle abandoned near 92nd and Antioch in Overland Park.
Together, Lenexa and Overland Park officers worked to secure a perimeter in the area with the hopes the female suspect would "hunker down" and hide.
Officers used a police K9 and drone to search the area, while rain and snow began falling. A Lenexa detective eventually located the woman hiding in a vehicle.
The Johnson County District Attorney's Office has since charged the male suspect with identity theft, theft, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The female was also charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, possession of methamphetamine, felony theft, and interference with law enforcement.
Additionally. officers also uncovered evidence of check fraud occurring by one of the suspects.