Update: Vehicle pursuit this weekend in Henry County

On Saturday, February 2, 2019 at approximately 1:06 p.m. Deputy Lambirth attempted to stop a pick up truck for registration violation on Phelps Street in Windsor. The vehicle failed to yield and fled into Pettis County near Hwy E. The pursuit continued into Pettis County eventually crossing Hwy 127 on Upton Road. After a curve on Richardson Road, the suspect vehicle left the roadway driving across an open field. Deputy Lambirth parrelled the vehicle until reaching a farm house.

Deputy Lambirth was met by the property owner, who directed him to an area behind the barn. 

As Deputy Lambirth approached, he saw the suspect vehicle upside down in a ditch and the vehicle beginning to burn. Deputy Lambirth saw the driver of the vehicle running along the ditch. Deputy Lambirth chased the suspect on foot for about 100 yards, crossing over a fence, before taking the suspect into custody.

The suspect was identified as Travis Franklin Hankins, 32 of Cross Timbers, Missouri. Hankins is being held in the Henry County Detention Center for multiple traffic violations as well as a warrant for parole violation. No injuries were reported and Deputy Lambirth was assisted by Cpl. Sebree, Pettis County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri Highway Patrol.

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