Rochester man arrested after pursuit with state police, multiple active warrants
FULTON COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana State Police announced the arrest of a 43-year-old Rochester man after leading a pursuit Thursday, May 2, through Cass and Fulton Counties.
Authorities say around 9 p.m. on May 2, a state trooper was patrolling State Road 25 in Cass County when he witnessed a yellow motorcycle with its taillight not illuminated.
The man riding the motorcycle was identified as 43-year-old Jamie Corbin.
Official documents state the trooper attempted to pull Corbin over on State Road 25 near County Road 900 North.
The trooper then says Corbin failed to stop and led him on a pursuit through Cass and Fulton County roadways reaching speeds of up to 80 miles per hour.
The pursuit is then said to have continued north on State Road 25 before coming to a stop at County Road 950 South.
Authorities then say Corbin ran from the scene before later being taken into custody.
ISP then searched the motorcycle which revealed suspected methamphetamine.
Authorities were able to gather information they say led to the belief that Corbin was under the influence.
Corbin was taken to the hospital for a certified test before being taken to the Fulton County Jail.
Officials say further investigation revealed Corbin had two active warrants in Howard County.
Corbin has been charged with Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle (prior), a level five felony, Possession of Methamphetamine, a level six felony, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, a class A misdemeanor, and Resisting Law Enforcement, a class A misdemeanor.