Police pursuit on I-74 leads to apprehension

Greensburg, IN-On July 7, 2019, Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies initiated a pursuit on Old State Road 421 at the Decatur/Shelby County line. The pursuit entered on to eastbound I-74 at the 123-mile marker by the Love’s Truck Stop.

Greensburg Police (GPD) attempted to use stop sticks near the 131.5-mile marker. Decatur County Deputy Logan Wilder deployed tire deflation devices at the 134.4-mile marker slowing the suspect vehicle down and Sgt. Rob Goodfellow deployed another tire deflation device at the 138.5-mile marker slowing
the suspect vehicle even further. Shortly after, the suspect vehicle came to a stop where the suspect was apprehended without further incident.

The suspect, Kevin Serh, was wanted on a felony warrant out of Fayette County, Indiana for gun charges.

Sheriff Dave Durant stated, “This showcases the dangers involved that our police officers and deputies face every day to protect the citizens in our communities”. Sheriff Durant also stated, “This was another example of great teamwork by multiple agencies to bring this dangerous situation to a successful conclusion and apprehension.”