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Two arrested in Jackson Co burglary

(KNZA)--Two Topeka residents believed to have been responsible for a burglary south of Mayetta were taken into custody Saturday afternoon.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a news release, said the Sheriff's Office received a report Friday evening of two individuals believed to be taking property from a residence in the 13-thousand block of S. Road, which is between Mayetta and Hoyt.

Morse said neighbors approached the suspects who fled in a silver SUV which later became stuck on private property.

The vehicle was impounded by law enforcement Friday night. A manhunt ensued for the suspects by a variety of law enforcement, which extended into the late night hours.

Morse said a resident reported seeing the duo Saturday afternoon and deputies captured the female suspect, identified as 25-year-old Chelsea Ray, east of US 75 Highway and 134th Road.

Morse said the male suspect, identified as 30-year-old Eric Fernandez, was taken into custody by deputies not far from where Ray was apprehended.

Fernandez was booked into the Jackson County Jail on charges of burglary, trespassing, felony obstruction and theft. Ray was booked on charges of burglary, trespassing, and felony obstruction.

A KHP aircraft unit assisted in the search as well as additional K-9's from the KHP, Topeka Police and Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office. The Holton and Hoyt Police Departments also assisted with the incident.

 

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