Monday, March 11, 2024

Law Enforcement Seeks Mahanoy City Man After High-Speed Pursuit on Interstate 81


According to Mahanoy City Police, they are actively searching for Travis John, 31-year-old from Mahanoy City, following a high-speed pursuit that spanned across multiple counties earlier Monday.

John, who is wanted for failing to appear at the Schuylkill County Prison on February 15th, 2024, to sentence, is now facing additional felony charges stemming from today's events.

The pursuit, which began at around 11:40 a.m. this morning, saw John leading police on a chase up Interstate 81 North. 

According to reports, John was operating a 2016 Ford Focus bearing Pennsylvania license plate LRP-9627.

Authorities terminated the pursuit near the 150-mile marker in Luzerne County out of concern for public safety, as John was reportedly driving at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. 

Despite the termination of the pursuit, law enforcement agencies remain actively engaged in the search for Travis John.

Travis John is described as a white male, 31 years of age, with ties to the Mahanoy City area. 

Anyone who have any information regarding John's whereabouts or who may have spotted the vehicle are urged to contact local authorities immediately by dialing 911.