PRESS RELEASE: Thomas County Pursuit Ends Safely Following 5-Hour Negotiation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: February 23, 2025

Contact: Thomas County Sheriff's Office

Phone: (785)-460-4570

Email: knichols@thomascountyks.gov

Thomas County Pursuit Ends Safely Following 5-Hour Negotiation

At 1333 hours today, the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office initiated a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that had been reported out of Sheridan County. The pursuit proceeded through various areas of Thomas County before ultimately ending in a field after a prolonged 5-hour negotiation with the suspect.

Thanks to the efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies, the situation concluded safely with the suspect taken into custody without incident. We are pleased to report there were no injuries to law enforcement officers or the suspect during the operation.

Thomas County would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the following agencies for their cooperation and support:

· Kansas Highway Patrol

· Kansas Highway Patrol Air Support

· Sheridan County Sheriff's Office

· Decatur County Sheriff's Office

· Rawlins County Sheriff's Office

· Thomas County EMS

· Colby Dispatch

Additionally, we would like to thank the staff at McCarty Dairy for their invaluable assistance, providing useful equipment during the operation that contributed to a safe and successful resolution.

We remain committed to ensuring the safety of our community and are grateful for the collaboration and support of all involved.

End of Release