Clarksville Man Arrested After Multi-County Police Chase

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A 36-year-old Clarksville man named Corey D. Tomlinson was arrested following a vehicle pursuit that spanned multiple counties in southern Indiana late Tuesday night. The chase began after police responded to a report of stolen lawnmowers in Dale, with Tomlinson allegedly fleeing from officers and leading them on a high-speed pursuit along Interstate 64 that involved the deployment of stop sticks in Crawford and Harrison counties before the vehicle came to a stop.

Why it matters

Police chases can pose significant risks to public safety, and this incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects who are willing to flee and resist arrest, even when accused of relatively minor property crimes like theft. The multi-county nature of the pursuit also demonstrates the coordination required between different law enforcement agencies to safely bring a suspect into custody.

The details

According to authorities, the incident began when police responded to a report of stolen lawnmowers in Dale. Tomlinson, the suspect, was spotted driving on Interstate 64, leading to a pursuit by officers. During the chase, stop sticks were deployed in Crawford and Harrison counties, eventually causing the vehicle to come to a stop near the 100-mile marker. Tomlinson was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Spencer County Jail. A Harrison County deputy suffered a hand injury during the pursuit and was treated at a hospital.

• The incident began late Tuesday night in response to a report of stolen lawnmowers in Dale.
• The vehicle pursuit along Interstate 64 occurred later that same night.

What’s next

Tomlinson faces multiple preliminary charges, including resisting law enforcement with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury, battery on law enforcement, auto theft, and theft. Officials say the investigation remains ongoing.