Monroe City Man Arrested after Brief Chase
Knox County – Tuesday night, June 24, at approximately 9:16, Sergeant Bill Gadberry was patrolling SR 67 near US 41 when he used his radar and clocked a Ford pickup truck traveling southbound at 66 mph. As the vehicle passed by, Gadberry identified the driver as Kevin Pickett, 42, of Monroe City. Gadberry had information that Pickett does not have a valid driver’s license. Gadberry activated his emergency lights and siren, but Pickett refused to stop and accelerated to approximately 70 mph. Pickett even passed a car on SR 67 that was pulling over for Gadberry. Pickett continued onto the ramp to access US 41 south and passed another vehicle. Once on US 41, Pickett passed two more vehicles that had moved over to the emergency lane. At approximately 9:18, Pickett stopped on the emergency lane and was arrested without further incident. He was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.
Arrested and Charges:
• Resisting Law Enforcement, Class D Felony
• Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer: Sergeant Bill Gadberry, Indiana State Police
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