Vincennes Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Ends in Washington

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A 39-year-old Vincennes man named Ethan Stantz was arrested on Friday following a high-speed chase that began in Knox County and ended in Washington, Indiana. The incident started around 12:25 p.m. when an Indiana State Police trooper attempted to stop Stantz's vehicle for traveling over 100 mph on U.S. 41 near Vincennes. Stantz allegedly refused to stop and led officers on a pursuit that reached speeds exceeding 150 mph on U.S. 50 before police lost sight of the vehicle. Law enforcement continued searching the area and located Stantz's vehicle parked at a bar in Washington around 2:30 p.m., where he was taken into custody.

Why it matters

High-speed police chases pose a significant risk to public safety, with the potential for serious injuries or fatalities if the driver loses control of the vehicle. This incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects who are willing to endanger others to evade arrest.

The details

According to Indiana State Police, the pursuit began around 12:25 p.m. when a trooper attempted to stop Ethan Stantz's vehicle for traveling over 100 mph on U.S. 41 near Vincennes. Stantz allegedly refused to stop and led officers on a chase that reached speeds exceeding 150 mph on U.S. 50 before police lost sight of the vehicle. Law enforcement continued searching the area and located Stantz's vehicle parked at a bar in Washington around 2:30 p.m., where he was taken into custody.

• The incident started around 12:25 p.m. on April 13, 2026.
• The vehicle reached speeds exceeding 150 mph on U.S. 50 before police lost sight of it.
• Law enforcement located Stantz's vehicle parked at a bar in Washington around 2:30 p.m. on April 13, 2026.

What’s next

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, and Ethan Stantz faces preliminary charges including resisting law enforcement with a vehicle and reckless driving.