Vanderburgh – Last night at approximately 7:12, Trooper Eaton was patrolling in the area of Columbia Street and Main Street when he spotted a 2009 Dodge Caliber that had been reported stolen. Trooper Eaton followed the vehicle until additional units from Evansville Police Department arrived to assist with the traffic stop. A traffic stop was initiated at Denby Avenue near Cherry Street. The driver of the vehicle initially stopped, but then the driver continued to drive south at a slow rate of speed until the vehicle was blocked by Indiana State Police. The driver was identified as Andrew Shane, 28, of Evansville. He was arrested for Auto Theft, a Level 5 Felony, Resisting Law Enforcement, a Class A Misdemeanor and for Driving While Suspended, a Class A Misdemeanor. Shane was taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.

The Evansville Police Department assisted in this arrest.