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Nebraska man arrested following Jackson Co pursuit

By Greg Bebermeyer

04/03/2025

(KNZA)--A Nebraska man was arrested late Wednesday morning following a Jackson County pursuit.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said a deputy responded around 11:00 to a disturbance at Casey- General Store located at 4th and Arizona Avenue in Holton.

The suspect in the disturbance allegedly failed to follow a lawful order from the deputy and got into a 2009 Mazda. The suspect fled the scene, heading south out of Holton.

A pursuit ensued, with the deputy and Holton Police attempting to stop the vehicle. The pursuit continued southbound on U.S. Highway 75.

A Sheriff- Deputy deployed a tire deflating device, flattening 3 of the vehicle- tires at 178th Road.

A Sheriff- Deputy then performed a tactical vehicle intervention, spinning the suspect- vehicle into the median at 166th Road. The vehicle continued southbound in the median until becoming stuck at 162nd Road.

Deputies took the driver, identified as 33-year-old Martin Martinez, of Lincoln, Nebraska, into custody.

Martinez was booked into the Jackson County Jail on multiple charges including felony flee and eluding law enforcement and felony interference with law enforcement.

The investigation continues.

Morse said any witnesses of Martinez’ actions at Casey- or driving from the scene are encouraged to contact the Jackson County Sheriff- Office at 785-364-2251.

The Kansas Highway Patrol and Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Police assisted.

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