INDIANA STATE POLICE TROOPER DIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY SUSPECT IN PURSUIT ON INTERSTATE
A hospital blood draw from Sands showed the presence of marijuana, a probable cause affidavit said.
The suspect who ran over Indiana State Police Master Trooper James Bailey while fleeing police will be charged with murder. (Indiana State Police)
Sands was fleeing police in his car when it struck Bailey, the affidavit said.
DeKalb Superior Court Judge Adam Squiller entered a preliminary plea of not guilty on Sands’ behalf and ordered Sands to be held without bond.
SUNDAY FUNERAL PLANNED FOR FALLEN INDIANA STATE TROOPER
Sands said he intends to hire an attorney to represent him in the case.
Bailey’s funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Garrett High School with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Garrett. Visitation will be held 2-8 p.m. Friday at County Line Church of God in Auburn.
Gov. Eric Holcomb has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in the state on Saturday.