Ryshar Owens v. State of Indiana

── Ryshar Owens v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-00782 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: September 13, 2024 Author: Judge Paul Felix County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Kenworthy and Judge Riley concur On June 17, 2023, Indiana State Trooper Maxwell Alexander was on patrol on northbound Interstate 65 in Indianapolis when he witnessed Owens driving over the speed limit and veering into the fog line on the side of the interstate. After following the vehicle, Trooper Alexander realized its license plate was not properly illuminated. Trooper Alexander then initiated a traffic stop. Once both cars came to a stop on the side of the interstate, Owens “took off,” causing Trooper Alexander to go after Owens in pursuit. Tr. Vol. II at 84.