Ohio Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Through 3 Counties

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A 43-year-old Ohio man is facing several felony charges after leading deputies on a high-speed chase through three Kentucky counties on Wednesday morning. The pursuit began when Calloway County Sheriff's deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop, triggering a chase that carried law enforcement through Marshall County, into Trigg County, and through the Land Between the Lakes area before the vehicle exited the roadway and the suspect was taken into custody.

Why it matters

High-speed police chases pose a significant risk to public safety, and this incident highlights the need for law enforcement to balance the pursuit of suspects with the protection of innocent bystanders. The charges against the suspect, including felony fleeing and wanton endangerment, reflect the seriousness of the alleged crimes.

The details

According to the Calloway County Sheriff's Office, the chase began around 9:50 a.m. on April 2, 2026, when deputies attempted to pull over the suspect, identified as Daniel E. Haskins, 43, of Whitehall, Ohio, on Green Valley Road. Haskins refused to stop, leading deputies on a pursuit through three counties. During the chase, Haskins twice reversed direction by turning in the median, at times reaching high speeds and operating the vehicle erratically. The pursuit came to an end when Haskins' vehicle exited the roadway and came to a stop, at which point he was taken into custody without further incident.

• The chase began around 9:50 a.m. on April 2, 2026.
• The pursuit carried law enforcement through Marshall County, into Trigg County, and through the Land Between the Lakes area.

What’s next

The suspect, Daniel E. Haskins, is being held at the Calloway County Detention Center and faces charges of fleeing or evading police, wanton endangerment of police officers and the public, and various traffic violations.