A wanted Kentucky man is behind bars after leading police on a pursuit in Washington County.
The Indiana State Police Radio made the Salem Police Department aware of a stolen blue 2001 Chevrolet Blazer around 7:40 this morning.
Troopers soon located the vehicle going eastbound on State Road 56, just east of Salem.
The driver, identified as 25-year-old Austin T. Gayheart of Viper, Kentucky refused to stop and attempted to flee.
After a pursuit, Gayheart lost control turning onto State Road 39 from Mill Road, driving into a muddy ditch off the east side of the roadway.
When arresting Gayheart, troopers found a loaded pistol and suspected methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana.
Gayheart is charged with:
- A Level 4 Felony Count of Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon
- Level 5 Felony Counts of Possession of Methamphetamine, Heroin, and a Controlled Substance
- Level 6 Felony Counts of Resisting Law Enforcement and Possession of Stolen Property
- Misdemeanor counts of Resisting Law Enforcement and Possession of Marijuana.
