DOUGLAS COUNTY —Sheriff’s authorities say officers found an assault rifle and more than 1,300 rounds of ammunition in a car after a chase in Lawrence.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kirsten Channel says the chase began early Wednesday when a sheriff’s deputy stopped a car in Lawrence for a traffic violation. He called for backup after seeing an AR-15 rifle in the car, and the suspect drove off. The car eventually was stopped. Officials say a search uncovered the rifle, ammunition and drugs.

The 26-year-old driver identified as Vince Wyatt from Kansas City, Kansas, was scheduled to appear before a judge Wednesday.

Wyatt is on parole, with previous convictions including seven felony burglaries in Leavenworth County.

-The Associated Press contributed to this report.