The Press-Dispatch
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You're Chase causes sports to go on lock down By Andy Heuring A man who crashed his truck after being chased by police and the fled into the woods near Pike Central Middle and High Schools at about 4:30 p.m. last Wednes- day caused sports teams at the school to be locked down in their locker rooms until po- lice captured him. Bruce M. Phillips, 35, of 1677 E. Fairgrounds Rd., Huntingburg, was arrested on charges operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a previ- ous conviction, resisting law enforcement and resisting law enforcement with a vehicle. Indiana State Trooper Dustin Stein said he was driv- ing south on Highway 61 in Campbelltown when a green pickup truck swerved across the center line and nearly hit him. Stein turned around to pur- sue the truck and saw the truck slow down and turn in- to a driveway, but Stein said it went around a tree and went back onto Highway 61 and drove north at about 50 mph. It then turned onto CR 50 N., and then went into the drive way of Pleasant Ridge Church. It drove into the cemetery before attempting to drive around the church. "The ve- hicle fell down an embank- ment," stated Stein in an af- fidavit of probable cause. He said Phillips then jumped out of the truck and ran towards the woods. Stein said he ran towards Phillips and repeated- ly ordered him to stop. Trooper Stein said Phillips kept running and he lost sight of him. He then checked on the passenger, who said she was okay. State Troopers, Pike County Deputies and Peters- burg City Officers all joined a search and set up a perim- eter on the areas. A nearby resident said they saw Phil- lips running east. Stein said several officers began searching the woods and found Bruce, who began to run east towards an open field, but pursued him and or- dered him at gunpoint to get on the ground and after multi- ple commands, he finally com- plied and was taken into cus- tody. He failed field sobriety tests and refused a chemical test, saying he would test positive for marijuana, according to the affidavit. A-4 Wednesday, May 5, 2021 The Press-Dispatch Social Will MOTHER'S DAY MOTHER'S DAY MOTHER'S DAY MOTHER'S DAY MOTHER'S DAY Gift Ideas Gift Ideas Gift Ideas MOTHER'S DAY MOTHER'S DAY MOTHER'S DAY MOTHER'S DAY Gift Ideas Gift Ideas Gift Ideas MOTHER'S DAY Gift Ideas MOTHER'S DAY MOTHER'S DAY Gift Ideas MOTHER'S DAY Mothers Day B--B Assorted Gi s, Sizes and Prices N A M' D G • Willow Tree • New Ty Arriving Soon • Precious Moments • Variety of Hallmark Cards, Gi s, Invitations and Party Goods • Libs Candy and More 716 Main St. Petersburg • 812-354-9372 /margeshallmark Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9-5; Friday 9-6 716 Main St. Petersburg • 812-354-9372 716 Main St. Petersburg • 812-354-9372 716 Main St. Petersburg • 812-354-9372 716 Main St. Petersburg • 812-354-9372 Jewelry Music Boxes Mugs & Candles B--B Assorted Gi s, Sizes and Prices N A M' D Jewelry Music Boxes Music Boxes Assorted Gi s, Sizes and Prices Jewelry Just in time for Mother's Day, we are Open! Put a smile on Mom's face with a gi of her favorite chocolates. Mother's Day Specials On the Square in Jasper • 812-482-1617 Mon–Fri 10am–5:30pm • Sat 10am–3pm • Chocolate-covered strawberries (please pre-order) • Strawberry champagne cake balls • For the mom who cooks, a store full of the newest gadgets and bakeware. CALL 812-354-8793 to place your order ASK ABOUT DELIVERY FOR YOUR ORDER • Memorial Day flowers/saddles and sides • Flowers for ALL Occasions Remember Mom This Mother's Day • May 9 WITH A CUSTOM FRESH FLOWER ARRANGEMENT 201 S. 7th St., Petersburg Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - Noon Ask 2 0 2 1 THE TRAVEL GUIDE CENTERED ON THE TRI-STATE BACKYARD ADVENTURES is back with a new larger page size and color is included with EVERY ad. This award-winning travel guide provides area residents and out-of-town folks with all they need to know about what to see and do during their visit to Pike and Gibson counties. Plus, we reach out to surrounding counties for more fun activities. From festivals to fl ea markets to the fair, and everything in between, you'll fi nd it all. Nestled right here in the Tri-State, you'll discover communities showing off their deep roots, strong sense of pride and knack for having fun. This free publication is available in area counties, at local chambers of commerce, visitor's centers, hotels, both Pike Publishing offi ces, and distributed to all Press-Dispatch and South Gibson Star-Times subscribers. Backyard Adventures won the 2017 and 2019 Best Special Section award in the Hoosier State Press Association's advertising contest. It also placed in the top three advertising and news contests for fi ve years running. PUBLISHED JUNE 8 AND 9, 2021 DEADLINE MAY 12, 2021 THE TRI-STATE'S BEST DESTINATIONS! BACKYARD ADVENTURES is back with a new larger sense of pride and knack for having fun. THE TRI-STATE'S BEST DESTINATIONS! Explore Call 812-354-8500 by May 14