ARREST: Pursuit, Warrant, Narcotics, K-9 Apprehension

At approximately 1:52 am, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a black, 2006 Buick Lacrosse traveling southbound on N. St. Joseph Avenue. Deputies had information that the car was being driven by a Charles Michael Kasmer. Deputies knew Kasmer to have a felony warrant for narcotics.

When deputies attempted to stop the car at N. St. Joseph Avenue and Albert Avenue, Kasmer sped off and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit led deputies through the west part of the city until they headed north on Grove Street towards the levee. Kasmer then drove over the levee and wrecked the car. When Kasmer attempted to escape on foot, A deputy sheriff and his K9 partner, apprehended Kasmer after a short foot pursuit.

When deputies inventoried the vehicle, they located a bag of methamphetamine on the driver’s side floor board and a small baggie of methamphetamine outside the car where Kasmer fled. The approximate weight of the methamphetamine was 14.5 grams. Also located in the vehicle under the seat was a BB gun which looked like a real firearm.

Kasmer was taken to Deaconess Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. Kasmer was then transported to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Confinement Center where he is being held on “no bond” for several charges. A passenger in the vehicle was not arrested and released. The investigation is ongoing.

ARRESTED: Charles Michael Kasmer, W/M, 28 YOA, Evansville

CHARGES:

1. Habitual Traffic Violator for Life – Class C Felony
2. Possession of Methamphetamine over 3 grams – Class C Felony
3. Petition to Revoke – Class D Felony
4. Resisting Law Enforcement – Class D Felony
5. Criminal Recklessness – Class A Misdemeanor
6. Resisting Law Enforcement – Class A Misdemeanor
7. Reckless Driving – Class A Misdemeanor

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