SALINE COUNTY —A Kansas woman faces multiple alleged charges after a high-speed pursuit on city streets in Salina.
Just before 8p.m. Monday, a police officer responded to the 300 block of E. Iron Street in Salina in reference a possible intoxicated driver, according to Salina Police Captain James Feldman
The vehicle was described as a gray Toyota Highlander. The officer located the vehicle parked in the parking lot of Burger King at 316 East Iron Street. Customers of the business indicated the driver might be intoxicated.
The officer made contact with the driver and observed indicators of possible intoxication. The officer attempted to get the driver, later identified as 36-year-old Bethanny Carter to turn off the SUV and exit the vehicle. Carter refused.
Carter then put the vehicle in reverse and drove out of the parking lot, east on Iron. A pursuit ensued. Carter drove east on Iron, south on Oakdale Drive and then east on Gypsum as speeds reached 60mph. Carter then stopped in the 700 block of Gypsum, according to Feldman.
Carter was ordered out of the vehicle but continued to not comply. She was sprayed with pepper spray but continued to fail to comply. When the officer attempted to take Carter into custody she began grabbing and trying to kick officers.
As officers began to place Carter in a Wrap she continued to kick at officers. Once secured Carter was taken to Salina Regional Health Center for clearance.
Carter was later booked into the Saline County Jail on requested charges of Flee and Elude, DUI, 3 counts of Battery of an LEO, Reckless Driving, Improper Driving, Speeding and Interference with Law Enforcement.