Indianapolis Man Arrested After 32-Mile Chase

A 24-year-old man from Indianapolis, Brice Alkema, was arrested following a nearly hour-long police chase spanning 32 miles on I-69 after he failed to stop for violating the left lane law. The chase began when Indiana State Police attempted to pull over Alkema's 2020 Penske truck for improper lane use, which caused another driver to veer onto the emergency shoulder to avoid a sideswipe. Despite deploying tire-deflating devices twice, Alkema managed to evade them until he lost control of the vehicle near the 53-mile marker in Daviess County, causing it to flip onto its side. Following the crash, police discovered a small amount of suspected methamphetamine in the truck, and further investigation revealed that Alkema was under the influence of a controlled substance. He was taken to a hospital for minor injuries before being transported to the Gibson County Jail, where he faces multiple charges, including resisting law enforcement and possession of methamphetamine. Alkema is currently being held on a $750 bond.