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CANINE HELPS OFFICERS CATCH FLEEING MAN

(Richmond, IN)--A Richmond man is facing a long list of charges following a chase Sunday morning.  Officers began pursuing 25-year-old Trae Wilks in an alley between South 7th and 8th Streets.  Wilks eventually hit a fence and then fled on foot.  A canine was brought to the area and was able to help get Wilks into custody.  Charges include OWI endangering, felony resisting, and leaving the scene of a crash.  This marks the third time he has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash and the second time he’s been charged with resisting.