Sellersburg, IN – A Georgia man was arrested Saturday evening after allegedly speeding at 115 mph on I-65 and leading Indiana State Police on a short pursuit before being stopped near Sellersburg. Two children were found inside the vehicle, according to authorities.
According to the Indiana State Police–Sellersburg post, Sgt. Tracy Spencer was conducting stationary patrol around 6:30 p.m. when he observed a blue Jeep Cherokee traveling well above the posted 70 mph limit. After the driver failed to stop, Sgt. Spencer followed as the Jeep exited onto the Sellersburg ramp, ran a stop sign, and continued driving recklessly before finally pulling over.
Police said the driver, identified as 35-year-old Michael Anthony Tapia of Georgia, was taken into custody without further incident. He was charged with Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle (Level 6 Felony) and Reckless Driving. Tapia was booked into the Clark County Jail.
The two children discovered in the vehicle were released to their mother, who lives in central Indiana, according to police.
