Two arrested in connection with stolen property in southeast Kansas

On Tuesday, October 8th, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the reported theft of a four-wheeler from a storage container southwest of Columbus.

As a result of their investigation, Deputies developed a suspect and went to his residence northwest of Columbus on Thursday, October 10th. Upon their arrival, they discovered the suspect and another individual riding the four-wheeler.

The suspects fled westbound into a wooded area, before abandoning the four-wheeler and continuing to flee.

Through coordination with the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects were located at a residence in Oswego, where they were taken into custody.

27-year-old James Jameson of Columbus, is being held in the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of Possessing Stolen Property and Felony Interference with Law Enforcement.

24-year-old Whitney Polk of Oswego is being held in the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of Felony Interference with Law Enforcement.