Evansville Man Arrested after Brief Foot Chase during Traffic Stop

Evansville- On Monday night Indiana State Police were patrolling the Lloyd Expressway near Fulton Avenue when a trooper observed a motorcycle traveling west at 76 in a 50-mph zone.

The rider of the motorcycle exited the Lloyd Expressway and Trooper Hadley conducted a traffic stop near Fulton and Ohio Street. The rider was identified as David Flaherty, 55, of Evansville. A computer check revealed Flaherty’s drivers license was suspended. Moments later, an Evansville Police K-9 officer arrived to assist with the traffic stop. When officers attempted to remove a large knife from Flaherty, he got off his bike and fled on the Greenway Passage from Fulton Avenue.

Officers quickly caught Flaherty, but he continued to resist arrest. During the struggle, Trooper Hadley was able to disarm Flaherty and he was taken into custody without further incident. When officers searched Flaherty, they found two large baggies containing approximately 28 grams of suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl. Officers also found a glass smoking pipe on his person. Officers searched Flaherty’s motorcycle and found a small amount of marijuana.

Flaherty was taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.

Arrested and Charges:

David Flaherty, 55, Evansville, IN

Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony
Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony
Battery on a Police Officer, Level 6 Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor.