Police arrest drunk Kokomo man after chase around city

HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. — A Kokomo man was arrested Friday after leading Indiana State Police on a chase throughout Howard County.

Steven D. Armfield, 58, was charged with the following offenses:

• 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

An officer with the ISP was patrolling near Markland Avenue at approximately 9 p.m. on Friday evening in Howard County when he attempted to stop a GMC for failing to stay within their lane. The truck did not stop, leading the responding officer on a vehicle pursuit through Kokomo for several blocks.

The preliminary investigation suggested that Armfield was intoxicated. Armfield was transported to an area hospital for a certified test before being transported to the Howard County Jail.

During a search of the vehicle, officers found what was suspected to be cocaine, methamphetamine, legend drug, and drug paraphernalia, according to a press release from the ISP.

Information will be updated as it becomes available.

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