Wanted Man Who Stole Union Co. Sheriff's Vehicle Apprehended in Texas

Steven Lakes was arrested this week on several felony warrants out of Indiana.

Steven T. Lakes. Photo provided.

(Franklin County, Ind.) – A Connersville man who has been on the run for over a month has been apprehended. 

Steven T. Lakes, 46, was arrested this week in Texas on several felony warrants out of Indiana.

Lakes had been on the run since November 8 when he fled from police in a stolen Union County Sheriff’s vehicle.

He is awaiting extradition back to Indiana where he faces felony charges in Franklin and Union counties.

Lakes is charged with Dealing Methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Battery with Bodily Injury to a Public Safety Official (Level 5 Felony) and Resisting Law Enforcement (Level 6 Felony).

If convicted of a level 3 felony, Lakes could face up to 16 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.

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