Gibson County – Thursday afternoon, December 26, at approximately 1:32 p.m., Sergeant Kevin Brown was patrolling I-69 near the 21 mile-marker when he attempted to stop the driver of a 2020 Penske truck for violating the left lane law. The driver also failed to maintain its lane causing a driver of a coal truck to drive onto the emergency shoulder to avoid a sideswipe crash. The driver of the Penske truck refused to stop and continued to travel north at approximately 70 mph. Stop sticks were deployed near Oakland City but the driver was able to avoid them. A second set of stop sticks were deployed near the 38 mile-marker in Pike County. The driver drove over the stop sticks but was able to continue north on I-69 into Daviess County. The driver of the Penske truck eventually lost control on I-69 near the 53 mile-marker when he swerved to attempt to avoid striking another set of stop sticks causing his vehicle to flip onto its side blocking both northbound lanes.  No other vehicles were involved in the crash.  The driver was identified as Brice Alkema, 24, of Indianapolis. A search of the truck revealed a small amount of suspected methamphetamine. He was transported to Daviess Community Hospital in Washington for minor injuries. Further investigation at the hospital revealed Alkema was under the influence of a controlled substance.  After being treated, he was transported to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

• Brice E. Alkema, 24, Indianapolis, IN

1. Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony

2. Possession of Meth, Level 6 Felony

3. Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor

4. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated - Endangerment, Class A Misdemeanor

5. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated (Controlled Substance), Class C Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Sergeant Kevin Brown, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officers: Senior Trooper Ross Rafferty, Sergeant John Davis, Trooper Taylor Fox, and Trooper Connor Giesler


Assisting Agencies: Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, and Oakland City Police