Last night at approximately 9:25, Indiana State Police at Evansville received information that Levi Martin, 23, of Evansville, was possibly attempting to commit suicide somewhere in the Blue Grass area south of Elberfeld. Troopers responded to the area and at approximately 9:37 they located Martin’s white Volkswagen Jetta on St. John Road. Trooper Keller stopped the vehicle on St. John Road south of Baseline, but then Martin continued north on St. John Road accelerating to approximately 80 mph before driving west on Seven Hills Road into Vanderburgh County. Martin traveled on several different county roads before troopers were able to deploy stop sticks on Old State Road at Volkman Road. The stop sticks deflated both driver’s side tires. Martin continued south on Old State Road at a slower speed until he drove off the right side of the roadway and collided into a utility pole at Inglefield Road. The collision occurred at approximately 9:50. Troopers ordered Martin out of the vehicle, but he refused. An Indiana State Police K-9 was deployed and an apprehension was made, but Martin continued to resist and used the vehicle’s door to strike the K-9. Trooper Keller tased Martin before finally taking him into custody without further incident. Troopers found multiple cans of alcohol and an empty whiskey bottle inside Martin’s vehicle.
Martin was transported to Deaconess Midtown where he was treated and released for his injuries. Martin is currently being held on bond in the Warrick County Jail. Toxicology is pending.
Arrested and Charges:
- Levi Martin, 23, Evansville, IN
- Resisting Law Enforcement, Class 6 Felony
- Driving While Intoxicated – Refusal, Class 6 Felony
- Reckless Driving, Class B Misdemeanor
