SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana State Police (ISP) detectives were called to investigate a police-involved shooting early Sunday involving a Scott County deputy.
The officer was patrolling State Road 256, at about 5:45 a.m., when he saw an off-road all-terrain vehicle (ATV) turn east onto S.R. 256 from Terry Road without stopping at the stop sign. The deputy attempted to pull over the ATV, but the vehicle continued into a nearby field where it reportedly stopped. The officer said he exited his patrol vehicle and pursued on foot. According to the deputy, he heard what he believed to be a gunshot, so returned fire as he took cover behind a nearby house trailer.
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office then requested assistance from ISP. After speaking with residents in the area, investigators were able to identify a possible suspect.
At around 1:30 p.m., law enforcement was able to locate the fugitive hiding in a wooded area. Todd Lacey, 52, of North Vernon, was arrested without further incident. So far, no weapon has been found on or near the suspect, but he was in possession of ammunition at the time of his arrest.
Lacey is currently facing charges of resisting law enforcement with a vehicle.
