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Police news: Foot chase results in multiple charges for Junction City man

August 06, 2008

HARRODSBURG - A Junction City man led police on a foot chase in and out of traffic Thursday when police say he attempted to cash a forged check at a local bank. In addition to the 11 charges against him, police say more charges are pending.

At 4:15 p.m., Harrodsburg police said someone from Farmers Bank on Colton Drive called about a man attempting to cash a forged check. Robbie C. Caldwell II of 95 Airport Road in Junction City jumped out of a vehicle and fled the scene on foot when officers arrived at the bank.

Officers chased Caldwell through traffic, and, after apprehending him, discovered he had outstanding warrants in Boyle County.

Several checks were found in the vehicle Caldwell fled from, and police say more were found inside his hotel room after a search warrant was obtained.

Caldwell is charged with four counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, five counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, and first-degree fleeing and evading police. He also is charged with receiving stolen property valued less than $300 and having two outstanding Boyle County warrants. Police say additional charges are pending.

Caldwell is being held in the Boyle County Detention Center on a bond of $50,200 cash.

The responding officers were Brad Sapp, Tony Wesley and Scott Elder.

Police looking for suspect who passed counterfeit bill

HARRODSBURG - Harrodsburg police responded Thursday to Wendy's, 1065 N. College St., to investigate a $50 counterfeit bill reportedly taken at the drive-thru window.

According to police, the suspect was driving a newer model Ford F-150 truck, red with tan trim, and pulled through the drive-thru window at 7:23 p.m. The suspect is described as a white male, 30-40 years of age, with black hair. He is said to have been wearing a gray T-shirt at the time of the offense.

According to Harrodsburg police, an arrest could result in a charge of first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument for passing the counterfeit bill.

The investigating officer is Brad Sapp.

Man jailed after police chase

A Danville man was arrested Saturday night on nine charges after he led police on a chase and lost control of the motorcycle he was driving.

Danville police attempted to pull over Michael McPherson, 22, about 11:20 p.m. as he drove a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle on Hustonville Road. McPherson was observed riding "a wheelie" in the roadway, and when officers attempted to stop him, he fled.

Officers continued the chase as McPherson headed east on Ky. 34 (Lexington Road) but discontinued the chase after he left the city limits.

Police say McPherson, according to several witnesses, lost control of the motorcycle at Stoney Point Road. He had only minor injuries and was treated at the scene by Boyle County Emergency Medical Services.

McPherson was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer, three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, two counts of first-degree fleeing and evading, two counts of reckless driving, and speeding.

He is being held in the Boyle County Detention Center on a $50,000 cash bond.

Theft of auto parts reported at Spirit Chevrolet

HARRODSBURG - At 8:37 a.m. Monday, Spirit Chevrolet, 1072 Danville Road, reported someone took $2,371 in auto parts from a vehicle parked on the lot. There are no suspects at this time, and the charge is for theft by unlawful taking of more than $300. The exact time of the theft is unknown.

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