Washington Man Arrested After Speeding in Pike County

Pike Co. – A Washington man was arrested Saturday afternoon after leading police on a chase.

Saturday afternoon, April 9, at approximately 3:25 p.m., Senior Trooper John Davis was patrolling I-69 near the 51 mile-marker when he observed a black Dodge Charger traveling north at 87 mph in the posted 70 mph zone. 

Davis stopped the vehicle near the 53 mile-marker and identified the driver as Kyle R. Horstman, 31, of Washington.  While talking to Horstman, Davis detected an odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and observed a syringe on the passenger side floorboard. 

Horstman displayed signs of impairment, failed field sobriety tests, and refused to submit to a chemical test. During a search of the vehicle, officers located three more syringes and a handgun that was in multiple pieces. 

Horstman has been charged with Prior Possession of a Syringe, Felon Carrying a Handgun with a Prior Conviction, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, and Carrying a Handgun without a License.

Horstman was arrested and taken to the Pike County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.