Kokomo man arrested after fleeing traffic stop

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 8:21 PM

By Staff report

A Howard County man is facing several charges after trying to flee from law enforcement.

Around 9:00 p.m., August 30, an Indiana State trooper was patrolling on Markland Avenue near Market Street when he attempted to stop a GMC for failure to stay within the lane. ISP also had reason to believe the driver, later identified as Steven D. Armfield, 58, from Kokomo, did not possess a valid drivers license. The GMC failed to stop and led law enforcement on a pursuit through Kokomo for approximately 6-8 blocks.

During the investigation, Lieutenant Zeiser gathered information leading to the belief that Armfield was under the influence. Armfield was transported to an area hospital for a certified test before being transported to the Howard County Jail.

A subsequent search of the GMC revealed suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, legend drug, and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the pursuit and ensuing investigation, Armfield was preliminarily charged with:

Dealing Methamphetamine – Level 2 Felony

Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 4 Felony

Dealing Cocaine – Level 4 Felony

Possession of Cocaine – Level 6 Felony

Dealing of Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony

Possession of a Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony

Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle – Level 6 Felony

Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Class A Misdemeanor

Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor

Violation of Conditions – Class C Misdemeanor