EKB News

A Greasy Creek man amassed a long list of charges after running an officer off the road Sunday afternoon. According to the arrest citation, a Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement officer was traveling on KY Route 122, assisting the Pikeville Police Department in a pursuit, when another vehicle ran him off the road. Once the KVE officer initiated a pursuit, 31 year old Chad E. McPeek allegedly sped up, drove into a residential area, stopped and fled his vehicle. After a short foot chase the officer was able to apprehend McPeek. He was taken to the Pike County Detention Center and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence, fleeing 1st degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree and several traffic related violations. McPeek is being held without bond and is scheduled for a hearing November 9th.