Evansville Man Arrested After Brief Chase

Thursday night, March 31, at approximately 7:19 p.m., Trooper Hadley was patrolling US 41 near Hillsdale Road when he attempted to stop the driver of a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix for improper registration. The driver, Anthony Stanton, 38, failed to stop and continued west on Hillsdale Road from US 41. Police allege Stanton disregarded the stop sign at Hillsdale Road and Old State Road and continued south on Old State Road reaching speeds over 55 mph in the 40 mph zone. 

Stanton also drove left of center while passing another vehicle that had pulled over for Trooper Hadley’s patrol car. After approximately two miles, the Pontiac came to a stop on Old State Road near Mt. Pleasant Road. 

Stanton was arrested without further incident and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.