Topeka man arrested after initially fleeing from police

One subject is in custody after a brief pursuit involving a fugitive from justice. Wyatt A. Henderson, 31, of Topeka, was wanted for outstanding felony warrants and is now facing multiple charges that include aggravated battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and Felony Flee and Elude.

A US Marshals Task Force attempted to arrest Henderson on Tuesday morning in the 3800 block of SW Nottingham Road. Henderson was sitting in a car parked in the driveway of a residence. The Task Force attempted to block the car with their state parole vehicle, but Henderson slammed his car into the parole vehicle and fled the area. A Shawnee County Sheriff's Office deputy, who is assigned to the Task Force, was assisting with the arrest and pursued Henderson. The pursuit lasted a few blocks until Henderson lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree in the 3800 block of SW Worwick Town Road.

Mr. Henderson was detained and transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained from the crash. In addition to warrants involving Aggravated Robbery (4 counts) and Burglary (5 counts), Mr. Henderson was arrested for the following charges:

Aggravated Assault LEO

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of Heroin

Felony Flee & Elude

Interference with Felony Warrant Service

Possession of Paraphernalia

Criminal Damage to Property

Reckless Driving