Dunreith, IN – A motorcyclist was arrested Tuesday morning after leading Indiana State Police on a short but high-speed pursuit along U.S. 40.
According to authorities, the chase began around 10:30 a.m. when Master Trooper Eric Downey attempted to stop an orange Harley-Davidson motorcycle for a traffic violation. Instead of complying, the rider accelerated, leading troopers on a four-minute pursuit before abandoning the bike and fleeing on foot.
Troopers quickly caught the suspect, identified as Chase Ryan Vaughn, 21, of New Castle, and took him into custody without further incident. Vaughn was transported to the Henry County Jail, where he awaits formal charges.
Police say Vaughn is preliminarily charged with resisting law enforcement, a Level 6 felony.
Indiana State Police reminded motorists that fleeing from law enforcement increases danger for everyone on the road and urged drivers to pull over safely when signaled.
Several troopers from the Pendleton District, along with Davis Towing, assisted in the investigation.
