KNOX CO. – Friday, January 3, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Trooper Buchanan stopped the driver of a 2009 Nissan Murano on US 41 south of Vincennes for a left lane violation.
The driver was identified as Zachary Anderson, 31, of Evansville. During the traffic stop, it was determined Anderson had an active felony warrant out of Vanderburgh County for possession of methamphetamine.
When Trooper Buchanan approached Anderson’s vehicle to take him into custody, he sped away north on US 41reaching a speed of approximately 80 miles per hour. Anderson exited US 41 onto Willow Street, where he lost control and crashed into a ditch. Anderson was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail, where he is currently on bond on charges of resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, wanted on a warrant in Vanderburgh County on a charge of meth.
Arresting Officer: Trooper Brock Buchanan, Indiana State Police.
Assisting Officers: Trooper Marsee, Trooper Kincaid, and Master Trooper Pool.
Assisting Agencies: Vincennes Police and Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
