KNOX CO., IN (WFIE) -
Indiana State Police say they have arrested a man wanted on drug charges.
ISP says Sunday night, around 9:30 p.m., troopers attempted to stop a 2006 Dodge Stratus at 9th Street and Harrison Street in Vincennes after receiving information the driver was wanted out of Daviess County, IN on a felony warrant for dealing methamphetamine.
The driver, John Q. Wilkerson, 31, of Washington, failed to stop and fled south on 9th Street. After a brief chase on several area streets, Wilkerson stopped and fled on foot.
ISP says a K-9 unit was brought in and tracked Wilkerson nearly five blocks before they found him hiding on a porch in the 800 block of Broadway.
Troopers say the K-9 continued to search for Wilkerson's jacket that he discarded while fleeing from police.
The jacket was later found in an alley between Buntin and Broadway.
ISP says a search of the jacket revealed methamphetamine, marijuana and paraphernalia.
Wilkerson was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.
Charges:
1. Possession of Meth, Class D Felony
2. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor
3. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
4. Resisting Law Enforcement, Class D Felony
5. Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor
6. Warrant- Dealing in Methamphetamine, Class B Felony (Daviess County)
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John Q. Wilkerson, 31. (Source: Indiana State Police)
