DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman for alleged car theft after she led police on a chase through blinding gravel roads, barreled through a fence into a field, fled on foot and was eventually found hiding under some construction equipment.
Just after 10p.m. Nov. 19, a concerned driver called 911 after seeing the car driving the wrong way with no lights on Bob Billings near Kasold, according to Lawrence Police.
The caller said the wrong-way driver almost hit him and another vehicle. An officer tried to pull the car over but the driver took off. She continued west on Bob Billings past Kansas 10 to 800 Road, then south for a while until turning onto private property through a fence and field.
The w0man got out of the car and ran. Officers set up a perimeter and launched the drone but ultimately, an officer spotted her under the equipment. The woman had outstanding warrants and is suspected of driving under the influence and various other crimes.