Cincinnati man arrested after pursuit in Jefferson, Ripley counties

(CORRECT, Ind.) – A Cincinnati man was arrested after a multi-county police pursuit on Saturday, July 4. 

Police say the pursuit began around 10:40 a.m. in Jefferson County and continued on U.S. 421 in Ripley County. 

Ripley County Deputy Justin Bachelor deployed a tire deflation device which led to the suspect’s vehicle losing control and crashing on County Road 350 West. 

A foot pursuit than ensued where a K-9 team was able to locate the suspect and police took him into custody, deputies said. 

The suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Parish Elijah Isiash Washington Collier Murphy. 

Police say they found a controlled substance in the vehicle and added that Murphy also had an active warrant from Ohio. 

Agencies involved included the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Ripley County Sheriff's Office and Madison Police.