Pursuit Ends Safely in Fontana with Suspects in Custody

Today, Miami County deputies assisted the Osawatomie Police Department with a vehicle pursuit that extended beyond city limits and into the county. As the pursuit continued in the area around Fontana, a deputy assumed control and prepared to initiate a tactical vehicle intervention maneuver.

Before the maneuver was executed, the suspect vehicle came to a stop near the intersection of Lone Elm and E. North Street in Fontana as the patrol vehicle pulled alongside. Fortunately, no vehicles were damaged during the incident.

The occupants of the suspect vehicle were taken into custody by the Osawatomie Police Department without incident. OPD is currently leading the investigation.