Police: North Vernon man involved in 100+ mph chase

A North Vernon man is under arrest, accused of fleeing from deputies at speeds of more than 100 mph and then hiding in the woods.

According to the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, the incident starts at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning when a deputy pulled over a vehicle County Road 150 North and Kipper Lane. But when the deputy got out of his vehicle, the driver took off, fleeing on county roads and into Country Squire Lakes, where the driver stopped on Locust Wood Drive. He then ran off into nearby woods, leaving behind a female passenger.

A police dog was brought to the scene and tracked down the man. After a struggle with the dog and officers, 25-year-old Jason Duncan was taken into custody.

He was first taken to St. Vincent Jennings Hospital for treatment, then to jail on new preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement, reckless driving and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also wanted for a probation violation and for escaping from home detention.

The passenger was detained at the scene but later released

Other agencies assisting at the scene included North Vernon Police Department and the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office.