A 24-year-old Meriden man was charged Tuesday in Douglas County District Court with 10 crimes, including aggravated assault, a third offense of driving while intoxicated, marijuana and methamphetamine possession, fleeing law enforcement, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joshua Kane Matthews is accused of refusing to stop for law enforcement about 7 a.m. Saturday near Sixth and Michigan streets. During a low-speed chase, police spike strips flattened three of the vehicle’s four tires, but Matthews’ vehicle continued traveling at a speed between 10 and 20 mph. The vehicle stopped after colliding with a patrol car near Sixth Street and Kasold Drive.
Officers had to break the vehicle window open to apprehend Matthews, according to police.
Bond for Matthews, who has been convicted twice before for drunken driving in Kansas, was set at $15,000.
Comments
The_Big_B 7 months, 1 week ago
Joshua might be ripe for a little "down time" .... his learning curve seems to have flattened.
cheeseburger 7 months, 1 week ago
Agreed. But in this county, look for him to get yet another hand slap.
Perses 7 months, 1 week ago
A third Kansas DUI is a felony. The fine ranges from $1,500-$2,500 and the jail time ranges from 90 days to 1 year. Like the first two offenses, Kansas DUI law says it can suspend your license for a year, impound your vehicle and order you to attend a treatment program. The ignition interlock device must be reinstalled.
cheeseburger 7 months, 1 week ago
Despite the obvious fact that this POS has past problems, look for the locals to go for the minimal fines and sentences. To say that the locals aren't tough on crime is an understatement.
shadowbox66044 7 months, 1 week ago
"During a low-speed chase, police spike strips flattened three of the vehicle’s four tires"
Thanks for clarifying, I thought most cars only had three tires.
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