EKB News

A Greasy Creek man was apprehended yesterday evening on multiple charges including fleeing from police. According to the arrest citation an officer with the Pike County Sheriffs Department was talking with 29 year old Billy Daugherty on the beside the road at Shelbianna when he put the car in drive and sped off leading to a high speed pursuit. According to the deputy, Daugherty allegedly almost ran over him as he pulled away and fled out of Dry Fork of Shelby. After the chase ended Deputy Anderson was able to apprehend Daugherty, leading to charges of Fleeing or evading 1st degree, Wanton Endangerment 1st degree, three counts of Wanton Endangerment 2nd degree due to passengers in the vehicle including a 9 year old and 7 year old as well as several traffic violations. Daugherty was lodged in the Pike County detention center on $30,000 full cash bond and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on October 19th.