Kansas Felon Caught After Police Chase and Scooter Crash in Atchison County

ATCHISON COUNTY—Authorities in Atchison County, Kansas, are currently investigating a Kansas felon who was apprehended following a dramatic police chase and scooter crash.

According to Police Chief Mike Wilson, the incident unfolded shortly after 11 a.m. on a Tuesday when a police officer attempted to pull over a Suzuki motor scooter in the vicinity of 17th and Kansas Avenue in Atchison.

The scooter, driven by 31-year-old Christopher Edwards, evaded the officer and led them on a chase that spanned several blocks before ultimately crashing. Edwards then fled the scene on foot, prompting officers to pursue him.

During the pursuit, Edwards sought refuge in a residential property on Atchison Street, forcibly entering the home through the front door and pushing aside several occupants as he made his escape through the rear exit.

After a brief search, law enforcement officers managed to locate Edwards hiding under a porch in the 1400 block of Santa Fe. Despite sustaining minor injuries from the scooter crash, Edwards was taken into custody and transported to Amberwell Hospital for evaluation and treatment, before being subsequently released into the custody of the County Jail.

Charges and Criminal History

Edwards currently faces multiple charges including fleeing and attempting to elude, as well as other traffic violations, interference with law enforcement, battery, criminal trespass, and criminal possession of a firearm.

Authorities also discovered a handgun in Edwards’ possession at the time of his apprehension. It has been revealed that he has prior convictions for a sex crime and criminal possession of a weapon, as confirmed by records from the Kansas Department of Corrections.