Indiana man faces multiple drug charges after allegedly leading police on a brief motorcycle pursuit.
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A routine traffic stop quickly escalated into a short police chase through southern Indiana.
Deputies assisted troopers in bringing the pursuit to a controlled stop.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Police said a southern Indiana man is facing multiple charges after leading troopers on a short pursuit Saturday night.
Indiana State Police said the incident began around 9:15 p.m. on March 21 when a trooper tried to stop a speeding motorcycle on State Highway 62 in Corydon.
The driver, identified as 51-year-old Rickie Lee Chambers Jr. of Leavenworth, initially slowed down before accelerating again and continuing north onto State Road 135, triggering a brief chase.
Deputies with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department joined the pursuit, and officers safely boxed in the motorcycle to bring it to a stop.
Police took Chambers into custody without incident. Troopers said a search following the arrest uncovered suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia and multiple prescription pills.
All charges are preliminary.
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