A driver was arrested Friday evening after leading law enforcement on a 15-minute chase through Iola.
Riva A. Stahl, 59, was taken into custody for charges of fleeing and eluding officers, expired registration and no liability insurance after the chase, which originated around 9:30 p.m., near the intersection of U.S. 54 and Kansas Drive.
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers had attempted to stop Stahl because the trailer she was towing with her pickup had no lights. Her headlights also were off.
But rather than stop, the driver continued westbound to State Street, north to Oregon Road, back east to 1600 Street (or Kentucky Street, if you’re in city limits) and back south again to U.S. 54.
Troopers noted that aside from not pulling over as required, Stahl was otherwise obeying traffic laws by not exceeding the speed limit, and stopping when required at traffic signals and stop signs.
But she still refused to stop for the officers, until the chase ended at the intersection of East and First streets, near G&W foods.
Iola police officers were a part of the chase as well.
