RENSSELAER – On Friday, January 10, Trooper Carlson responded to a crash on southbound I-65 near the 206 mark. This location is a mile north of the Rensselaer/Remington exit. It was a minor single-vehicle crash that required a pullout for a 2008 Toyota Camry.
During the crash investigation, it was determined that the driver was lying about his identity and was wanted on a probation violation through Ohio for past violent crimes. While trying to detain the driver, he forcibly pulled away and ran across all lanes of I-65, almost causing several accidents in the inclement weather. The driver ran into the east ditch, and a field.
Trooper Carlson relocated his vehicle to the northbound side and was preparing his K9 partner, Cooper, for a track. The driver then ran out of the ditch and again across the interstate, where he tried to drive his car off the tow truck. The tow truck operator fled on foot from his tow truck. The suspect eventually gave himself up and was placed into custody. The driver was positively identified as Carlos D. Sept, 52, from Dayton, Ohio.
Further investigation, K9 Cooper found Sept to have marijuana and suspected heroin. The probation violation was found to be non-extraditable. Sept was transported and incarcerated at the Jasper County Jail on charges of possession of a controlled substance and intimidation, false identity statement, resisting law enforcement, and possession of marijuana.
The Jasper County Prosecutor will determine the final charges.
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department also assisted at the scene.
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.
