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Posted: Aug 30, 2016 3:10 PMUpdated: Aug 30, 2016 3:10 PM
High Speed Chase Lead To Arrest
An Inola man is in Washington County custody after he allegedly led officers in a high speed chase. 42-year old Kenneth Leroy Sharp is charged with attempt to elude a police officer, unauthorized use of a vehicle, possession of meth, and driving with a suspended license. Washington County Sheriff's deputies noticed a vehicle traveling north on U.S. Highway 75 going 100 in a 70 mph zone.
According to a court affidavit, the suspect sped away from the authorities, turned to county road 3990, swerved around, loss control of the vehicle, and ended up into a front yard. Reportedly, speeds were up as 100 mph. EMS transported Sharp to Jane Phillips Medical Center to treat minor injuries. Officers found in Sharp's possession a bag of meth.
Sharp's next court date is September 23rd. Bond was set at $150,000.
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