Madison Man Arrested Following Short Pursuit

Failed to follow officers orders

May 4, 2022, Madison Police arrested  Charles E. Claypool 54, Madison, Indiana, for disorderly conduct class B misdemeanor, resisting law enforcement L-6 felony, and intimidation L-6 felony.

Madison Police Patrolman Jared Sweet observed Claypool driving his lawn tractor in the 100 block of W. Second Street.  Claypool was dragging a hitch behind his lawn tractor and was instructed to stop by Officer Sweet.  Claypool gave the officer several hand gestures and continued driving Westbound on Second Street.  Officer Sweet activated his emergency lights and siren however Claypool refused to stop.  Once reaching Poplar Street, Claypool turned North, traveling the wrong way on a one way street.  After a short pursuit in the 300 block of Poplar, Claypool stopped.  

During his interaction with officers, Claypool continued to yell after being given a disorderly conduct warning to stop.  Claypool was taken into custody at which time he made verbal threats to Officer Sweet, and police officers in general.  Claypool was transported to the Jefferson County Jail where he made additional threats toward police. 

All charges are alleged and Charles E. Claypool has the presumption of innocence until otherwise proven guilty.  Officer Sweet was assisted by Detective Kyle Cutshaw, Senior Patrolman Adam Guzman, and Detective Ricky Harris.