Overland Park man sentenced to prison for fleeing police

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that John J. Krueger, 37, of Overland Park, was sentenced to 14 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. 

Judge Sally Pokorny also sentenced Krueger, who pleaded no contest on October 30, 2023, to serve 12 months on post-release supervision.

Charges stemmed from an incident on the morning of October 7, 2023. Krueger took a vehicle from a dealership in Kansas City, Mo., without permission. The vehicle was later spotted in the 2700 block of Iowa Street. Krueger fled northbound in the vehicle while being pursued by officers from the Lawrence Police Department. With assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, police were able to stop Krueger near W. 15th and Iowa streets. 

“We are fortunate no one was injured or killed because of Mr. Krueger’s actions,” District Attorney Valdez said. “Disregarding public safety and fleeing police will not be tolerated.”

Senior Assistant District Attorney Ricardo Leal represented the State in the case that was investigated by the Lawrence Police Department.