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Rockville man arrested after chase

A traffic stop Friday by the Rockville Police Department and the Parke County Sheriff's Department turned into a chase and, ultimately, the arrest of a Rockville man on several charges.

 

Officers stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 41, north of Sassafras Dr. and observed Drew Burger, 33, Rockville, in the passenger seat of the vehicle. Burger was wanted on a Parole Violation warrant in Indiana. 

 

According to officers, Burger refused to comply with commands and forced the keys of the vehicle from the driver, stealing the vehicle and fleeing from police. 

Burger would lead police on a chase on U.S. Highway 41, hitting 100 mph during the chase, which extended through Marshall, Indiana. 

 

During the chase, Burger threw methamphetamine from the vehicle, before crashing the stolen vehicle. After wrecking, Burger was taken into custody. 

 

Officers were able to recover about 43 grams of meth, as well as items related to the illegal distribution of drugs and drug paraphernalia. 

 

The suspected meth also tested positive for fentanyl. 

 

Burger was arrested and booked in the Parke County Jail on multiple felony charges, as well as the parole warrant. He is being held without bond.

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