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Hutch man arrested after flee and elude; interference

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 30-year-old man already charged with inhaling toxic vapors and possession of marijuana was arrested Wednesday on new charges.

Clayton Evans was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, flee and elude, interference with a law enforcement officer and three traffic charges.

Police had stopped his vehicle for an expired tag and other violations. One of the passengers in his vehicle took off running and the other was detained. But Evans took off southbound from the Kwik Shop at 17th and Lorraine. Officers then found that vehicle abandoned. They eventually spotted him walking in the 1400 block of Huxman. Upon questioning, Evans gave officers his brother’s name.

They eventually learned Evans’ real identity and arrested him. Officers found a bag with white residue as well as some prescription drugs. Evans’ had a warrant for his previous case.

His bond was set at $7,150. Evans’ request for a bond reduction was denied.

He will be back in court next week.

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