HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — A 51-year-old Avon man, accused of domestic violence, was arrested and faces several charges including attempted murder for a Monday police chase that left two deputies injured.
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office said both deputies were released from the hospital late Monday afternoon.
Hendricks County sheriff's deputies responded to a report around 5:30 a.m. of a woman who had allegedly been strangled at a home on Greenbriar Drive, near Avon.
Deputies went to the home but were told the male suspect, later identified as 51-year-old Gary Edward Miller, of Avon, had just left in his truck.
Deputies then saw the suspected vehicle as it was leaving the neighborhood, and a short pursuit began.
According to the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office, Miller drove his truck into the driver's side door of one of the deputies. The deputy was taken to a hospital and was said to be in stable condition.
Miller then ran into a wooded area. Deputies and K-9 units from the Danville and Plainfield police departments were able to track Miller down, and he was taken into custody. Miller had non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
A second deputy involved in finding Miller in the wooded area was stung multiple times and taken to a hospital for treatment.
Miller faces five charges in connection with the incident:
- Attempted Murder – Felony
- Resisting Law Enforcement – Felony
- Resisting Law Enforcement/use of a vehicle and causing SBI – Felony
- Domestic Battery – Misdemeanor
- Domestic Battery defendant has a prior conviction – Felony
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 800-799-7233 for those in need of help.
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