Suspect tased after dropping knife, fleeing from officer

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​By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

MONROE COUNTY -- A man and woman armed with knives were arrested on multiple charges after conservation officers responded to a suspicious person call in Monroe County Tuesday afternoon.

• Jacob Ferguson, 20, of Indianapolis, was booked into the Monroe County Jail for resisting law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine and battery on a police officer,

• Kyla Terrell,25, of Ellettsville, was booked into the Monroe County Jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.

Indiana Conservation Officer Kurt Kinser responded to the report just outside of Bloomington around 3:30 p.m.

He reportedly was met by the man wielding a large knife.

"Kinser encountered Ferguson, who was armed with a large knife, and aggressively approaching him," ICO Jim Schreck said, "Shortly afterward, Terrell exited the woods, also armed with a large knife. "

Kinser began to place Ferguson into custody when both subjects dropped the knives, after observing suspected methamphetamine, when  Ferguson allegedly attempted to strike Officer Kinser. He then fled on foot.
 
A chase ensued and the officer deployed a taser --  effectively subduing Ferguson. 

"Further investigation revealed additional suspected methamphetamine concealed on Terrell, and she was also taken into custody, " Schreck said.
 
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Bloomington Police Department and Indiana State Police assisted at the scene.