Tippecanoe County - On May 6, 2025, just before 9:30 p.m., Trooper Farmer was patrolling Interstate 65 near the 173 mile marker when he attempted to stop a 2009 Kawasaki sports bike for traveling over 90 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone. The driver, later identified as Sammy Allen, 20, of West Lafayette, Indiana, failed to stop and fled northbound on I-65.
The pursuit continued northbound to the 201 mile marker, where the motorcycle exited I-65 onto U.S. 24. The driver continued westbound on U.S. 24 until near County Road 380 West, where the motorcycle left the roadway and attempted to flee through a field. The pursuit ended shortly after, and Allen was taken into custody.
After further investigation, Trooper Farmer developed probable cause to believe Allen was under the influence of both alcohol and a narcotic. As a result, Allen was taken into custody and transported to the Tippecanoe County Jail.
Arrested:
- Sammy Allen, 20, West Lafayette, IN
Preliminary Charges:
- Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle – Level 6 Felony
- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Endangerment – Class A Misdemeanor
- Reckless Driving – Class A Misdemeanor
- Aggressive Driving – Class A Misdemeanor
- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Class C Misdemeanor
Trooper Farmer was assisted by other troopers from the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post, as well as deputies from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, White County Sheriff’s Office, and officers from the Reynolds Police Department.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.