Texas man reportedly driving stolen car arrested near Parsons

PARSONS, Kan. — Parsons Police arrested a Texas man after a stolen car was located using the department’s Flock Safety license plate system.

Around 5:30 Monday afternoon, officers tracked a gray Lexus IS300 reported stolen out of Midlothian, Texas, traveling eastbound on Hwy 400. Authorities tracked the car to the Holiday Inn parking lot on Cattle Drive.

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Authorities say the driver, Khaalid Rashard Lathrop-Ragland, 24, tried to flee on foot but was caught in the wooded area near Token Creek.

Parsons PD says two handguns and personal property, reportedly linking Lathrop-Ragland to the vehicle, were recovered. He was booked on charges of possession of stolen property, criminal possession of a weapon, and interference with law enforcement…

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