The Henry County Sheriff’s Office reports that a Mount Pleasant man was taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit and foot chase on Wednesday, October 22.
Deputies attempted to stop a blue Chevrolet Impala, registered to Victor Wenke of Mount Pleasant, for a traffic violation. Wenke allegedly failed to yield to emergency lights and sirens, leading law enforcement on a pursuit through Mount Pleasant before heading into the Oakland Mills campground area.
After stopping the vehicle, Wenke fled on foot. Officers established a perimeter, and a K9 unit was deployed to assist in the search. The K9 tracked Wenke into a nearby cornfield, where he surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident.
Wenke was charged with Driving While Revoked, Eluding, Open Container (Driver 21 Years or Older), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Interference with Official Acts, and Operating Without an Ignition Interlock Device.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted during the incident by additional law enforcement personnel and K9 support.