Bowling Green man charged with fleeing police in vehicle
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars on several charges after authorities say he fled police early Tuesday morning.
According to a uniform citation, around 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, troopers saw a vehicle cross all lanes while making a left turn.
The Kentucky State Police says the vehicle then made two turns without a signal.
Authorities say they conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as 55-year-old Steve Bumpus of Bowling Green.
Trooper say they could see what appeared to be an open container of liquor in a cup. Bumpus was ordered out of the vehicle, authorities say, but he then drove off.
Authorities say Bumpus entered Morgantown Road and drove up to 117 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone.
Troopers say Bumpus turned onto multiple roads, eventually entering the opposite lane of travel before later exiting the road and driving into a creek.
According to the uniform citation, due to soft ground and the nature of the road, the trooper was unable to stop and struck the back of Bumpus’ vehicle.
Troopers say Bumpus then put his hands out of the window.
Bumpus was arrested and admitted to using methamphetamine prior to the traffic stop, authorities say.
According to troopers, Bumpus additionally stated he had thrown the bottle of liquor within a tumbler cup out of the window during the pursuit.
Bumpus was transported to The Medical Center at Bowling Green for a blood draw and medical clearance.
He remains at the Warren County Regional Jail on charges of speeding 26 mph or greater over the speed limit, first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer, second-degree wanton endangerment, tampering with physical evidence, failure to wear seat belts, disregarding stop sign, reckless driving, criminal littering, failure to produce insurance card, improper passing, possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle prohibited, second-degree criminal mischief, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a substance, first offense, and failure to or improper signal.
