SCRANTON, Kan. – The Osage County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies arrested a Topeka man, Tommy L. Marshall, 42, following a pursuit by vehicle and on foot near Scranton, Kan., Saturday.
A sheriff’s office report said that around 9:42 a.m. April 18, 2026, an Osage County Sheriff’s deputy patrolling in Scranton observed a suspect who was known to have active warrants for his arrest. As deputies attempted to coordinate resources, the suspect fled the area in a vehicle, resulting in a brief pursuit. He later abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. A coordinated search was conducted involving multiple agencies.
Around 11 a.m., deputies located Marshall and took him into custody without further incident. He was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery on law enforcement, fleeing or attempting to elude, criminal damage to property, interference with law enforcement, criminal possession of a firearm by a felon, and Osage County arrest warrants.
Tuesday, Osage County Attorney Tonya Vignery filed complaints against Marshall in Osage County District Court alleging aggravated battery against a law enforcement officer with a vehicle, interference with law enforcement, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, fleeing or attempting elude police officer, criminal damage to property, driving while license suspended, and failure to secure load on a vehicle. Osage County Magistrate Judge Lori Breshears set Marshall’s cash or surety bond at $500,000.
The sheriff’s office thanked the Kansas Wildlife and Parks, Coffey County Sheriff’s Office, and Kansas Highway Patrol for their assistance in Marshall’s apprehension.
