One in jail following early morning pursuit in Terre Haute

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Carney/Vigo County Jail

By Lucy Perry
News Writer
Indiana Central News

An Indianapolis man is in jail following an early morning police pursuit in Terre Haute Sunday.

Devon R. Carney, 31, was booked into the Vigo County Jail around 7 a.m. He is charged with:

• Resisting law enforcement
• Intimidation
• Possession of handgun without a license
• Possession of marijuana 
• Reckless driving

According to scanner traffic, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black passenger car just after 3 a.m. 

A  pursuit ensued, when the suspect reportedly reached speeds of 100  mph along Third Street and Margaret Avenue. He continued driving erratically, heading westbound to First Street. Ultimately, stop sticks were deployed in the area of Cherry Street.

The suspect continued to evade police, heading northbound towards Locust Street before abruptly changing directions and traveling  southbound on Third Street. All tires were flat and one tire reportedly fell off the car by the time officers were able to apprehend Carney at Third and Sycamore Streets, near the Indiana State University campus.

Carney was transported to a local hospital prior to be taken to the jail.

Multiple agencies assisted THPD in the pursuit, including Indiana State University Police, Vigo County Sheriff's Office and the West Terre Haute Police Department.
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