On 10/05/22, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Willie F. Burks, age 42, of Mt. Carmel, for Aggravated Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Police Officer and Driving While License Suspended. The night prior, and MCPD officer observed Burks operating a white Lincoln in the 1300 block of N Cherry and attempted to conduct a traffic stop due to the license suspension. Burks immediately fled in his vehicle, reaching speeds in excess of 75 mph while traveling through Mt. Carmel. Burks headed into Indiana, reaching speeds near 100 mph, at which time the pursuit was terminated due to knowing Burks’ identity, the nature of the offense, and the amount of traffic present, which placed the public at risk. This morning, just after 6:35 a.m., officers located Burks attempting to return home. Burks was taken into custody at this time, without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene with MCPD seeking seizure proceedings of Burks’ Lincoln. Burks was taken to the Wabash County Jail where he is being held pending a pre-trial detention hearing.