Wayne County, IN – Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office detained a man Friday following a multi-stage pursuit that began near the Shell Station on North State Road 1 and continued toward Interstate 70.
According to Major Alan Moore, the incident started as a welfare check after reports of a man acting erratically. When deputies arrived, the individual allegedly fled in a vehicle, driving dangerously and at times traveling on the wrong side of the road.
After a brief vehicle and foot pursuit—during which a civilian bystander helped deputies track the individual’s movement—the subject was taken into custody without further incident.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office classified the situation as a mental health crisis, emphasizing that deputies prioritized safety for both the public and the individual involved.
Officials said the person was transported to Reid Health under emergency detention for a mental health evaluation. One deputy suffered minor abrasions after slipping on ice, and one patrol vehicle sustained minor damage. No serious injuries were reported.
For more details, the Sheriff’s Office provided a full statement online.
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