SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities continue the search for a driver who fled a traffic stop and dragged a Kansas deputy with an SUV.
She is believed to be in Central Kansas, according to a media release from Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir.
On Sunday afternoon, a Sedgwick County Deputy was making a traffic stop on 45-year-old Melissa Jean Heinzman for a felony warrant. During the initial interaction with her, she took off dragging and running over the deputy, according to a social media report.
Authorities continue the search for Heinzman who is described a 5-foot-3, 120 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black tank top and blue pants.
Authorities found her 1999 Ford Explorer Monday.
Heinzman has felony warrants and is the suspect in an aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer case.
The deputy was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Authorities ask that anyone who sees her or knows where she is should call 911.