Rural Bunker Hill – This morning at approximately 10:30 a.m., a manhunt for Roy Purdon, 38, Kokomo, IN, came to an end when Indiana State Police Master Trooper Vern Robinson took Purdon into custody on Strawtown Pike near Miami County Road 500 South.
Today, at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Miami County Sheriff’s Department saturated the area near Strawtown Pike and County Road 500 South; they had received information that Purdon was observed in the area. Purdon was wanted on two felony arrest warrants. In addition to the warrants, he was also wanted for allegedly fleeing from a Miami County sheriff’s deputy, last night. Due to the close proximity to the schools, Maconaquah School Corporation initiated lock down procedures for the safety of students and staff.
Master Trooper Robinson was searching for Purdon while riding an Indiana State Police Harley Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle. Robinson observed Purdon walking on Strawtown Pike and was able to ride up to Purdon and take him into custody without incident.
“He did not immediately recognize the motorcycle as a police vehicle,” stated Trooper Robinson. “I was able to get to him before he thought about fleeing.”
Purdon was wanted for a felony parole violation warrant from Columbus, OH for armed robbery. He was also wanted from Howard County, IN, for receiving stolen property. He is currently being held in the Howard County Jail with no bond.
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