On Feb. 6, 2025, officers in the area of Shawnee Street and North 10th Street observed a man riding a bicycle without lights and acting evasively. When an officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop using emergency lights, the suspect, later identified as 45-year-old Jereme C. Mann, took the bicycle off-road and fled into a wooded area.

An officer parked his patrol vehicle and pursued Mann on foot, maintaining visual contact. Despite repeated commands identifying themselves as law enforcement and ordering Mann to stop, he continued to flee until crashing into a large rock. Mann then attempted to run, ignoring additional commands.

After being warned that a Taser would be used if he did not comply, Mann continued to flee and was subsequently subdued by a successful Taser deployment.

Mann was charged with interference with law enforcement and pleaded guilty on March 7. On Friday, he was sentenced to 16 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections.

“This case is a reminder that fleeing from law enforcement — whether by car, foot or bicycle — has serious consequences,” said Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson. “We appreciate the officers’ quick response in safely bringing this situation under control.”