Washington County man arrested after police chase in southwest Johnson County

Lang
1/28/23

A Washington County man has been arrested after a police chase through southwest Johnson County.

The pursuit actually began just after midnight Friday in Washington County. Johnson County deputies joined the chase, which ended near 560th Street and Kansas Avenue between Hills and Kalona, just after 12:15 Friday morning.

36-year-old Michael Stottler of Brighton is charged with Eluding, No Proof of Financial Liability, No Driver’s License, and Having an Open Container of Alcohol Inside a Vehicle. Marijuana and drug paraphernalia charges could be filed in the future pending test results from the Department of Criminal Investigation.