A motorist from Russell led law enforcement officers on a chase through Great Bend Thursday night, driving with his lights off. Trenton Berens, age 34, was eventually arrested.

Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir reports it began when a deputy with the BCSO attempted to stop a 1992 Oldsmobile in the 1500 block of Morphy St., around 10:30 p.m. The vehicle had been observed speeding and running stop signs.

“When the deputy activated their emergency equipment, the vehicle shut off its headlights and attempted to flee from the officer. Near the intersection of 18th and Hubbard, a deputy sheriff attempted to stop the vehicle by means of legal intervention; the vehicle spun out but was able to regain control and continued to flee. At least two more attempts at lawful invention were made with

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