Driver Arrested At Gunpoint On Saturday, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy arrested a man at gun point. Anthony W. Pollard Jr., 46, of 9567 E. Adams Road, Pierceton, was arrested for fleeing law enforcement. At 9:44 p.m., the deputy attempted to stop a 1979 Ford Mustang, but the vehicle disregarded the attempt. The vehicle fled and failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of CRs 850E and 200N, traveling approximately 70 to 80 miles per hour. The vehicle continued north of Kyle Road and attempted to turn into a driveway, but lost control of the vehicle. The Mustang slid into a deep ditch. Pollard was held at gunpoint until assisting officers arrived at the scene. Pollard cooperated with law enforcement at that time. The license plates on the vehicle were ficticious. Pollard’s bond was set at $10,000. He has bonded out.
Squad Car Nearly Hit By Drunk Driver On Sunday at 9:43 p.m., a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy was typing reports in the Barbee Lake area when his vehicle was nearly hit. Brandon Ray Richcreek, 24, of 5510 E. CR 650N, Syracuse, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction within five years, and failure to stop after a property damage incident. Richcreek was traveling southbound on CR 700E when he crossed the center line, headed for the deputy’s vehicle. The vehicle struck a mailbox and missed the deputy’s squad vehicle. The deputy immediately began to pursue the suspect. According to the police report, the suspect was slow to stop, but eventually pulled over. Richcreek was removed from the vehicle at gunpoint and taken into custody without incident. The deputy noticed an open container of alcohol and six other beers inside the vehicle. Richcreek consented to a blood and urine test, which later showed that his blood alcohol content was .097. The urine test is still pending. He also admitted to being under the influence of Xanax. Richcreek’s bond was set at $750, and he has since bonded out.
