Jasper Man Arrested For Allegedly Fleeing From Police on Highway 145

FROM LOCAL SOURCES

FRENCH LICK -- A Jasper man is in the Orange County Jail after leading State Police troopers on a short chase Wednesday.

Troopers say 22-year-old Braden Halcomb was speeding on Highway 145 in French Lick.  When officers tried to pull him over, they say Halcomb took off at a high rate of speed.

The suspect pulled into a private residence and parked under a carport to elude troopers.

He was caught and taken into custody.

He’s charged with a felony count of Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle.  Halcomb is also facing the following misdemeanor charges: Possession of Marijuana; OWI on a Controlled Substance; Driving Without Ever Receiving a License, and Possession of Paraphernalia.