SPONSORED BY DEFENSE ATTORNEY IVAN ARNAEZ.
DON’T GO TO COURT ALONE. CALL IVAN ARNAEZ @ 812-424-6671.
This afternoon at approximately 12:50, Master Trooper Gary Goodman was patrolling US 41 south of I-164 in his unmarked Ford Mustang when he used his radar and clocked a northbound Pontiac Grand Prix at 64 in a 50 mph zone. When Goodman attempted to stop the vehicle by activating his emergency lights and siren the driver failed to stop and accelerated to 75 mph. The driver then disregarded the red traffic signal at US 41 and Riverside Drive and again at Riverside Drive and Lodge. The driver continued north on Lodge for a short distance before pulling into a private driveway. As soon as the vehicle came to a stop the male driver and female passenger fled on foot. Master Trooper Goodman chased the two through several yards and over two chain link fences before taking both into custody without further incident.
The driver was identified as James R. Dixey, 23, of Huntingburg, IN. The passenger was his 17-year-old girlfriend from Huntingburg. Dixey was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond. The 17-year-old juvenile was also taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail, but she was released to her mother.
Arrested and Charges:
• James R. Dixey, 23, Huntingburg, IN
1. Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Level 6 Felony
2. Reckless Driving, Class B Misdemeanor
3. Habitual Traffic Violator, Level 6 Felony
• 17-year-old Female, Huntingburg, IN
1. Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor
