Pursuits Ends in Miami County

WABASH-At approximately 6:14 p.m. Officer Kody Case observed Billy E. Hawkins III, near Vernon St and Columbus Street.  Officer Case confirmed Hawkins was a wanted subject out of Huntington County on a Felony Failure to Appear Warrant for Operating While Intoxicated.  Officer Case activated his red/blue emergency lights attempting to stop the vehicle.  Hawkins fled the scene and a pursuit began.  The pursuit went Southbound on Vernon Street and continued South on St. Rd 13 turning Westbound on St Rd 18.  The pursuit continued Westbound on St Rd 18 until reaching St Rd 19 where Hawkins then turned North on St Rd 19.  The pursuit ended near St Rd 19 and 500 E in Miami County within a few feet of Stop Sticks that had been deployed.  Hawkins, 24, Lagro, was taken to Wabash County Jail for:  Huntington County Warrant( Failure to Appear for Felony Operating While Intoxicated and Possession of Paraphernalia), Criminal Recklessness, Reckless Driving, and Resisting Law Enforcement with Motor Vehicle.  Assisting Agencies were Wabash County Sheriff’s Department, Converse Police,and Indiana State Police.  

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