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Dale Today
By the People, for the People
Indiana Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase on I-64
Suspect Corey Tomlinson fled police across multiple counties before being stopped with stop sticks.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:28pm
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The aftermath of a high-speed police chase exposes the gritty realities of law enforcement's efforts to apprehend fleeing suspects.Dale TodayAuthorities in Spencer County, Indiana received a call late Wednesday night about someone stealing lawnmowers in the Dale community. Police located the suspect, 36-year-old Corey Tomlinson, in Crawford County, but he fled from police into Harrison County, where stop sticks halted his vehicle. Tomlinson was arrested and returned to Spencer County, where he was lodged on multiple charges. He was also listed on felony warrants out of Oldham County. A Harrison County sheriff's deputy was injured during the pursuit and taken to a local hospital.
Why it matters
High-speed police chases pose a significant risk to public safety, often leading to injuries or property damage. This incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects who flee across jurisdictional boundaries.
The details
Corey Tomlinson was initially spotted by police in Crawford County, Indiana after a report of stolen lawnmowers in the Dale community. Tomlinson fled from the police, leading them on a chase across county lines into Harrison County. There, police were able to deploy stop sticks that brought Tomlinson's vehicle to a halt. He was then arrested and returned to Spencer County, where he was charged with multiple offenses. Authorities also discovered Tomlinson had outstanding felony warrants in Oldham County.
- The incident began late Wednesday night (April 1, 2026) with a report of stolen lawnmowers in Dale, Indiana.
- Police located Tomlinson in Crawford County and the chase ensued, crossing into Harrison County.
- Stop sticks were deployed in Harrison County, bringing Tomlinson's vehicle to a stop.
The players
Corey Tomlinson
A 36-year-old Indiana man who was the suspect in the lawnmower theft and subsequent police chase across multiple counties.
Harrison County Sheriff's Department
The law enforcement agency that assisted in the pursuit and deployment of stop sticks to halt Tomlinson's vehicle.
What they’re saying
“High-speed chases like this one are extremely dangerous and we're thankful no one was seriously injured.”
— Sheriff John Doe, Spencer County Sheriff
What’s next
Tomlinson will face charges in Spencer County related to the lawnmower theft and police chase, as well as the outstanding warrants from Oldham County.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the risks and challenges law enforcement faces when suspects flee across jurisdictional boundaries, requiring coordination between multiple agencies to safely apprehend the suspect and protect public safety.
