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Pursuit Suspect Arrested In Merrick Co


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On the evening of January 22nd.

 A Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of D Street and G Avenue in Central City.

Upon the attempt to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle began to flee.

The vehicle traveled throughout Central City and into rural Merrick County before coming to rest due to a single vehicle accident at 9th Road and G Road.

The uninjured driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as 32-year old Travis L Gregg  of Farewell.

Gregg was arrested for the following charges:
-Flight to Avoid Arrest
-Obstructing a Peace Officer
-Driving Under Suspension
-Willful Reckless Driving
-Possession of Controlled Substance
-Possession of Controlled Substance
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Numerous Traffic Infractions

Gregg was transported to the Merrick County Jail.

Chapman Fire/Rescue Departments,and the Nebraska State Patrol assisted in this incident.