Pickaway County – A man who fled several agencies has now been sentenced to prison
A traffic stop on December 15th, 2023 near the Circleville Holiday Inn Express escalated into a high-speed chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
The Incident:
- Around 7:18 PM, 2023 a Pickaway County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to pull over a Buick Enclave.
- The driver, later identified as Jesse W. Harmon, fled northbound on US-23, reaching speeds exceeding 100 mph.
- Dispatch was notified, and officers from various departments, including the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, South Bloomfield Police, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol, collaborated to stop the vehicle safely.
Apprehension:
- South Bloomfield Police successfully deployed spike strips, causing damage to all four tires of the fleeing vehicle.
- Despite slowed speed, the suspect continued driving and struck at least four other vehicles.
- Unaware of the initial success, Pickaway County deployed a second set of spike strips near Weigand Road.
- The vehicle, now smoking heavily, continued into Franklin County before Mr. Harmon surrendered peacefully.
Charges and Outcome:
- Mr. Harmon was arrested and taken to Pickaway County Jail.
- He was found to have at least three outstanding warrants, including one felony, from Grove City Police, Gahanna Police, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.
Court:
This week Jesse W. Harmon, 30 of Parson Ave in Columbus was found guilty of Felony Fleeing & Eluding, Criminal Damaging or Endangering. The Defendant has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, $3,628.42 restitution, 10 year ODL suspension
This incident highlights the collaborative efforts of various law enforcement agencies in ensuring public safety and apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants.
