Loogootee Man Arrested after Chase on I-69
Pike County – This
evening at approximately 6:05, Trooper John Davis was patrolling I-69 near the
48 mile-marker when he observed the driver of a 1999 Pontiac traveling at 85
mph. Trooper Davis attempted to stop the
vehicle, but the driver refused to stop and accelerated to speeds in excess of
110 mph. The vehicle started to experience engine problems at the 36
mile-marker and eventually stopped at the 34 mile-marker. The driver, Nathan
Williams, 32, of Loogootee, was arrested without incident. Officers searched
his vehicle and found small amounts of meth and marijuana. While Williams was being booked in at the Pike
County Jail, correctional officers found a small amount of meth on his person. Williams
is currently being held without bond in the Pike County Jail.
Arrested and Charges:
- Nathan Williams, 32, of Loogootee, IN
- Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle
- Operating a Vehicle while being a Habitual
Traffic Violator
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Possession of Paraphernalia
- Possession of Marijuana
- Reckless Driving
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Outstanding Felony Warrant (Pike County)
Arresting Officer:
Trooper John Davis, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officer:
Trooper Chase Eaton, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies:
Oakland City Police and Pike County Sheriff’s Department
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RINGLE
All criminal defendants are to be presumed
innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court
of law.
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