Evansville Man Arrested after Motorcycle Chase
Vanderburgh County – Yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:10 p.m., Lieutenant Brian Bailey was patrolling Koressel Road near New Harmony Road when he attempted to stop the rider of an electric motorcycle for not having a registration plate. The rider continued south on Koressel Road reaching speeds of approximately 85 mph before disregarding the stop sign at Marx Road, and then continuing east at a high rate of speed. The rider turned onto several different county roads before finally pulling into a driveway in the 5600 block of New Harmony Road and surrendering. The rider was identified as Owen Christopher King, 22, of Evansville. King was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.
Arrested and Charge:
- Owen Christopher King, 22, Evansville, IN
- Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Level 6 Felony
Arresting Officer: Lieutenant Brian Bailey, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officer: Trooper Taylor Fox, Indiana State Police
