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Holton man arrested following pursuit

(KNZA)--A Holton man is facing charges in connection with a pursuit Wednesday evening in Jackson County.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said a Sheriff's deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Dodge Dart around 9:00 Wednesday evening north of 198th Road and K-16 Highway for a traffic infraction.

The driver of the vehicle allegedly failed to stop and fled, eluding law enforcement. Law enforcement lost sight of the vehicle near 158th and T. Roads due to dusty conditions.

On Thursday morning, a Jackson County Sheriff- deputy located the wrecked Dodge Dart near 190th Road and the Jefferson County line.

Morse said deputies identified the driver as 30-year-old Casey Crawford and located him walking on Banner Road in Holton late Thursday evening where he was taken into custody.

Following his arrest, Crawford was booked into the Jackson County Jail for felony fleeing and eluding law enforcement, interference with law enforcement and driving while suspended.

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