From the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department
On 10/03/2024 at 5:04 PM Deputy Tyler Cooper observed a silver Hyundai driving recklessly on N US 31. Deputy Cooper attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the area of N US 31 and Lowell Rd however the driver refused to stop.
Deputies pursued the vehicle south on Indianapolis Rd and left Columbus along SR 46 traveling westbound. The pursuit continued westbound into Brown County until coming to an end near the intersection of Upper Salt Creek Rd and Petro Dr. At the end of the pursuit there was a vehicle collision between the suspect vehicle and a patrol vehicle that resulted in no injuries. The driver of the vehicle, Brock Thompson, 30 years old of Nineveh, IN was removed from the vehicle and detained. A search of the vehicle later located narcotics and narcotics paraphernalia.
Thompson was transported to an area hospital for a jail clearance as well as a blood draw for an allegation involving an operating while intoxicated investigation. Thompson was released from the hospital then booked into the Bartholomew County Jail on the charges involving allegations of: Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Criminal Recklessness, Operating while Intoxicated – Endangerment, Possession of a Syringe and Possession of Methamphetamine.
Assisting Agencies: Brown County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police.
This is a preliminary investigation. All persons are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.