Madison Man Arrested After Police Chase Through Ripley, Jefferson Counties

Monday, December 21, 2020 at 10:05 AM

The police chase took place on Thursday around 6:00 p.m.

Shane Melton. Photo via Indiana State Police.

(Versailles, Ind.) – A Madison man was taken into custody after a police chase through Ripley and Jefferson counties.

On December 17, Indiana State Police-Versailles was patrolling U.S. 421 in southern Ripley County around 6:00 p.m. when a black 2003 Mitsubishi was observed traveling at a high rate of speed.

The driver, Shane Melton, 32, continued on U.S. 421 into Jefferson County towards Madison after ISP attempted to conduct a traffic stop.

The pursuit lasted nearly 14 miles before Melton lost control of his vehicle while attempting to navigate the round-a-bout on U.S. 421 at State Road 62.

Melton was taken into custody and charged with Resisting Law Enforcement, Reckless Driving, and Operator Having Never Received a Driver’s License. He was transported to Ripley County Jail.

Photo via Indiana State Police.

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