FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. — A Batesville man was arrested on several charges after a high speed pursuit in Franklin and Dearborn Counties.
Around 11:30 PM on Thursday, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department was patrolling State Road 1, south of US 52, when deputies observed an SUV traveling northbound at a high rate of speed.
Deputies clocked the vehicle traveling at a speed of 101 mph in a 55 mph zone.
According to police, when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver refused to stop and led deputies on a high speed pursuit.
The driver came to a stop on US 52.
When the deputy exited his vehicle, the driver put the SUV into reverse and rammed the police car, and then took off again.
Officers with the Brookville Police Department joined the pursuit.
The pursuit continued South on State Road 1 reaching speeds of 120 mph.
The pursuit continued into Dearborn County where Indiana State Police Troopers and a Conservation Officer joined in the pursuit.
Eventually the driver stopped in the middle of North Dearborn Road and was taken into custody.
The driver was identified as William J Grote, 30, of Batesville and was arrested on the following charges:
- Battery on a police officer with a deadly weapon
- Resisting law enforcement
- Driving under the influence of alcohol with a prior conviction
Criminal recklessness - Reckless driving
- Leaving the scene of an accident.
