During the interaction with the Driver; 45 year old Shanda Clough of Pittsburg, Kansas, fled the traffic stop at a high rate of speed.
After a brief pursuit, that reached speeds in excess of 85MPH in residential areas, Clough came to a stop just west of Wood Street on East 21st Street.
Clough refused to exit the vehicle and physically resisted officers when being taken into custody. Clough’s 6 year old child was found unrestrained in the back seat.
Clough was transported to the Cherokee County Jail for the following charges, DUI, Transporting an open container, Fleeing/Attempting to elude, interference with law enforcement, battery on a law enforcement officer, and aggravated child endangerment. Bond has been set at $5,000 cash surety. The child was placed in police protective custody in a safe home.
We would like to thank the off duty Baxter Springs officer and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.
Clough was transported to the Cherokee County Jail for the following charges, DUI, Transporting an open container, Fleeing/Attempting to elude, interference with law enforcement, battery on a law enforcement officer, and aggravated child endangerment. Bond has been set at $5,000 cash surety. The child was placed in police protective custody in a safe home.
We would like to thank the off duty Baxter Springs officer and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.
Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
