Decatur County, IN — On Wednesday, January 26th, at approximately 10:34 p.m., Decatur County Sheriff’s Sergeant Rob Goodfellow was working overtime on Operation Pullover, Seat Belt Enforcement Detail.
Sergeant Goodfellow observed a vehicle registering 77 mph in a 55-mph zone on Indiana State Road 3 at County Road 450 West. Sergeant Goodfellow initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. After initial contact with the driver, Sergeant Goodfellow asked the driver for his driver’s license, at which time the driver fled the traffic stop, headed towards the Columbus area.
The vehicle continued to flee law enforcement, entering Bartholomew County, and traveling through the Hope area. With the assistance of the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office, the Columbus Police Department, and the Greensburg Police Department, tire deflation devices were placed in the area of State Road 7 and US 31. The fleeing vehicle crossed over the tire deflation devices and the vehicle came to a stop shortly thereafter.
The driver, later identified as Say Moo of St. Paul, MN, was arrested on allegations involving fleeing law enforcement, a level 6 felony, possession of a legend drug, a level 6 felony, possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony and reckless driving, a class b misdemeanor. Say Moo was also wanted on two warrants in two different states. The passenger, Thay Moo was also arrested on allegations involving possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony and possession of a legend drug, a level 6 felony.
Both the driver and the passenger were transported to the Decatur County Detention Center. As in all criminal cases, all suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Sheriff David Durant would like to thank Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office, Columbus Police Department, Greensburg Police Department and Decatur County Communications for their assistance during this pursuit.
