Seymour-Yesterday evening at approximately 8:40 PM, a Scott County man was arrested on numerous charges after fleeing from officers in a vehicle before finally crashing on the west side of Seymour, where he was taken into custody.
The incident began when Trooper Jared Black and Probationary Trooper Tia Deaton attempted to stop a Buick Lesabre on US 50 near Walnut Street in Seymour for a traffic violation. The driver of the vehicle, Otha T. Bryant, 32, Austin, fled southbound on Walnut Street before turning westbound on County Road 200 North. Bryant then turned back northbound on County Road 600 East back towards US 50. As Bryant’s vehicle approached the intersection of CR 600 East and US 50, Bryant lost control of the vehicle and crashed onto the railroad tracks at Hangman’s Crossing.
After crashing, Bryant attempted to flee the vehicle on foot. He was then taken into custody without further incident. A search of Bryant’s vehicle revealed over 10 grams of methamphetamine and other items associated with the dealing of methamphetamine. Bryant was checked out for minor injuries by the Jackson County EMS before being transported to the Jackson County Jail.
Otha Bryant faces charges of resisting law enforcement in a vehicle, resisting law enforcement on foot, dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, operating while intoxicated, and driving while suspended.
Troopers Black and Deaton were assisted by numerous other troopers as well as officers from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and Seymour Police Department.
Attached: Mug Photo of Otha Bryant
Photo of Bryant’s Vehicle
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Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
