Chase leads to drug charges for fleeing driver

A driver who fled from a traffic stop on 25th Street east of Columbus last night, ended up getting arrested on drug-related charges.

Jami Martin; photo courtesy of Bartholomew Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Jami Martin; photo courtesy of Bartholomew Co. Sheriff’s Dept.

The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department reports that a deputy stopped a vehicle near the Clay Township Volunteer Fire Department at about 9:45 last night. The officer allegedly smelled burnt marijuana on the driver, 59-year-old Jami Martin.

That’s when Martin allegedly took off.

Deputies, Columbus police and the Indiana State Police helped pursue the vehicle through the county. Martin didn’t stop until he ran over tire deflation devices at County Roads 550N and 100W, deputies report. After the stop, officers allegedly found marijuana and methamphetamine in his vehicle.

Martin is facing charges including resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, possession of meth and marijuana, reckless driving and several traffic citations.