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Honduran man arrested after Jackson Co pursuit

(KNZA)--A Honduran man is facing charges in Jackson County after allegedly leading authorities on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said a Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a SUV for a traffic infraction near 142nd Road and U.S. 75 Highway shortly before 9:00 Monday night.

Upon attempting to contact the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle allegedly fled in the vehicle initiating a pursuit northbound on U.S. Hwy 75.

A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper deployed a tire deflation device around 214th Road where the vehicle came to a stop.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as 37-year-old Quelvin Reyes Corea, of Honduras, was arrested on charges of flee or attempt a law enforcement officer, possession of a stolen vehicle, felony interference with a law enforcement officer, reckless driving and several traffic offenses.

Morse said Corea's vehicle, a 2019 Honda CRV, was discovered to have been stolen from Kansas City, Missouri this past weekend.

Following his arrest, he was booked into the Jackson County Jail.

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