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Vincennes man arrested after pursuit that reached 150 mph

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:51 AM

By Staff report

A police pursuit reached speeds over 150 mph and ended with the arrest of a Vincennes man.

Indiana State Police report the pursuit began about 12:30 p.m. Friday. Ethan Stantz, 39, was clocked traveling 115 mph on U.S. 41. Stantz refused to stop and exited onto U.S. 50 and sped in and out of traffic. The chase ended when law enforcement lost sight of the vehicle.

The suspect vehicle was eventually found about two hours later at the Angle Inn in Washington.

Stantz was taken to the Knox County Jail on a preliminary charge of resisting law enforcement with a motor vehicle and reckless driving.

 

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