Pike County Man Arrested After Jasper Police Chase

Suspect accused of reckless driving, public nudity, and OWI

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 51-year-old Pike County man was arrested in Jasper, Indiana on Friday after leading police on a pursuit that ended with him allegedly exiting his vehicle, pulling down his pants, and initially refusing to comply with officers' commands. Ryan Lashbrook is facing multiple charges including resisting law enforcement, aggressive driving, reckless driving, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about public safety and impaired driving in the Jasper area, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects who engage in reckless and dangerous behavior.

The details

According to the Jasper Police Department, officers were dispatched around 8:46 a.m. on Friday to the area of Second Avenue and Meridian Road after a caller reported a disturbance involving an ex-boyfriend, identified as Lashbrook. Lashbrook allegedly failed to comply with officers and fled the scene in a 2007 Ford F-250 pickup truck. During the pursuit, police say Lashbrook nearly caused a crash with another vehicle, drove recklessly, and nearly struck two Dubois County Sheriff's deputies before the chase ended at Dubois County Community Corrections. Lashbrook then exited the vehicle, pulled down his pants, and initially refused to comply with officers' commands before being taken into custody.

  • The incident occurred on Friday, February 9, 2026 around 8:46 a.m.

The players

Ryan Lashbrook

A 51-year-old man from Petersburg, Indiana who was arrested following a police pursuit in Jasper.

Jasper Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the disturbance call and pursued Lashbrook.

Dubois County Sheriff's Office

Deputies from the Dubois County Sheriff's Office were nearly struck by Lashbrook during the pursuit.

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What’s next

Lashbrook is currently being held in the Dubois County Security Center on charges including resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, aggressive driving, reckless driving, multiple counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and public nudity with a prior offense. He will face a judge in the coming days.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the serious risks posed by impaired and reckless driving, and the importance of law enforcement's role in protecting public safety. It also highlights the need for continued vigilance and collaboration between law enforcement and the community to address these issues.