COLUMBUS, Ind. – A Bartholomew County man was arrested and faces multiple charges after attempting to evade Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies on foot.
Derick Scott Harris, 39, of Columbus, was arrested and faces preliminary charges of leaving the scene of an accident, resisting law enforcement, public intoxication: drugs, obstructing traffic, possession of a controlled substance, obstruction of justice, and maintaining a common nuisance.
BCSO responded to the 4200 block of South US 31 in reference to a single-vehicle crash on Saturday just after 3:30 p.m. During questioning, deputies noticed that Harris appeared to be impaired. As they spoke with the suspect, he fled on foot into a wooded area.
More deputies and K9 officers were called to the scene to secure the perimeter. The fugitive was eventually observed walking in a nearby field.
Harris, who is currently on parole, was taken into custody without further incident. Following the arrest, several pills were allegedly found scattered in the area where Harris fled.
After clearance at Columbus Regional Health, Harris was transported to Bartholomew County Jail.