SPRINGVILLE — A local man is behind bars following a Sunday morning confrontation that escalated into a foot chase with Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies.
William Cory Thompson, 39, of Springville, was arrested on February 15th and faces multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly returning to a property from which he had been previously banned.
The incident began at approximately 8:02 a.m. when the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a resident in the 1600 block of State Road 54. The female homeowner reported that Thompson was standing in her driveway. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by Deputy Travis Atchison, Thompson had been formally trespassed from that residence and the surrounding property in the past.
By the time deputies arrived on the scene, Thompson had reportedly fled the driveway, heading westbound up a hill behind the home. The homeowner provided deputies with photographic evidence of Thompson on the property before his departure.
Multiple units, including Deputy Atchison, Deputy Davis Miller, Deputy Letsinger, and Deputy Sergeant James, canvassed the wooded area. During the search, deputies received a tip that Thompson had returned to his own residence, located just down the road at in the 1600 block of State Road 54.
When deputies arrived at Thompson’s home to speak with him, he allegedly attempted to flee on foot. Following a brief pursuit through the area, deputies apprehended Thompson. Due to his resistance, he was placed in both metal wrist restraints and leg restraints.
Following his capture, Thompson was transported to IU Health Bedford Hospital for medical clearance, a standard procedure following a physical pursuit and apprehension. He was subsequently transported to the Lawrence County Jail on preliminary charges of criminal trespassing and resisting law enforcement, both Class A misdemeanors.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This article is based on the information provided in the probable cause affidavit and does not represent a final determination of guilt or innocence.
