Peruvian arrested after chase with Indiana State Police

ROCHESTER, Ind. (WISH) – A Peru man was arrested by Indiana State Police Wednesday following a chase, according to a news release Saturday.

Shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday, an ISP trooper was patrolling U.S. 31 near County Road 400 South in Fulton County when he attempted to stop a silver 2008 Chevrolet Impala for driving left of center. The driver, later identified as Jeffrey T. Azbell, 58, of Peru, Indiana, initially stopped but fled during the traffic stop, at which point the trooper began a chase through Fulton County.

During the pursuit, Azbell threw a substance from the vehicle that was later determined to be methamphetamine. A subsequent search of Azbell's Chevrolet found a controlled substance.

During the investigation, the officer noticed signs that Azbell was under the influence of alcohol and administered a sobriety test. The officer transported Azbell to a local hospital for a certified test before transporting him to the Fulton County Jail.

Azbell was arrested and tentatively charged with possession of methamphetamine, resisting police with a vehicle, obstruction of justice, possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence and reckless driving.