Kansas City, Kansas, man convicted in assault of officer, police chase
A Kansas City, Kansas, man was convicted by a jury Monday in a multi-vehicle police chase and assault of an officer in August, prosecutors say.
Brandon S. Alvis, 32, was convicted on three counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and one count of flee or attempt to elude, according to a Leavenworth County attorney news release.
Around 2:40 a.m., a Tonganoxie police officer tried to conduct a traffic stop of Alvis’ vehicle near State Avenue and Main Street. Alvis fled and was followed by a Leavenworth County Sheriff’s deputy near 166th Street and State Avenue, according to the news release. Alvis then ran a red light and turned onto 158th Street, where he was pursued by a Basehor officer.
When Alvis got to 156th Street, he swerved and headed toward the Basehor officer’s vehicle and continued onto 110th Street where he then drove at a Leavenworth County deputy’s patrol car. Both law enforcement officials were able to evade Alvis’ vehicle, and the deputy pursued him onto Interstate 70 where speeds reached around 116 mph, according to the release.
The chase ended when Alvis exited onto 78th street in Kansas City, Kansas, hit a median and lost the front left wheel. Alvis then fled on foot and was captured, according to the release.
In a statement in the release, Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson said, “Running from the police is never a good idea. Doing so can quickly escalate into a tragedy, placing yourself and others at risk. Even if you’re not caught on the scene, you will likely be found.”
The Star has reported extensively on car chases involving dozens of police departments across the Kansas City metro where officers are allowed to pursue cars for any violation at any time. Over 320 people have been injured in the past five years, and at least nine have died.
This story was originally published May 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM.
