Friday, March 2, 2012

Central City Man Charged with Fleeing Home After Drugs and Ammunition Found

Bond has been set at $50,000 for a Central City man formally charged in Marion County Court Thursday after allegedly fleeing his home after a probation officer found drugs and ammunition in the residence.

Zachary Hanks of West Hardin was charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and escape. Hanks allegedly ran out the back door of his home after Central City Police were called to take him into custody.

He was arrested following a four block foot chase. Police report ammunition was recovered in addition to hydrocodone and methamphetamine. Hanks had the public defender appointed to represent him. He was placed on two years probation in July after pleading guilty to a battery charge. - http://goo.gl/zEOv7