Howard County, IN- On Friday, August 30, 2024, one person was arrested after leading ISP on a pursuit in Howard County.
Around 9:00 p.m., Friday evening, Lieutenant TJ Zeiser was patrolling on Markland Avenue near Market Street in Howard County when he attempted to stop a GMC for failure to stay within their lane. Lt. Zeiser also had reason to believe the driver, later identified as Steven D. Armfield, 58, from Kokomo, IN, did not possess a valid drivers license. The GMC failed to stop and led Zeiser on a pursuit through Kokomo for approximately 6-8 blocks.
During the investigation, Lieutenant Zeiser gathered information leading to the belief that Armfield was under the influence. Armfield was transported to an area hospital for a certified test before being transported to the Howard County Jail.
A subsequent search of the GMC revealed suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, legend drug, and drug paraphernalia.
As a result of the pursuit and ensuing investigation, Armfield was preliminarily charged as follows:
- Steven D. Armfield, 58, from Kokomo
- Dealing Methamphetamine – Level 2 Felony
- Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 4 Felony
- Dealing Cocaine – Level 4 Felony
- Possession of Cocaine – Level 6 Felony
- Dealing of Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony
- Possession of a Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony
- Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle – Level 6 Felony
- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Class A Misdemeanor
- Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor
- Violation of Conditions – Class C Misdemeanor
Lieutenant Zeiser received assistance at the scene from other troopers from the Peru Post.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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