COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man was arrested after leading authorities on a chase throughout the county for at least 30 miles on Interstate 270 early Friday morning, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Just after 1:25 a.m., troopers from the Circleville post attempted to stop a vehicle — a 2007 Ford Fusion — on South High Street, just north of state Route 104 in southern Franklin County. OSHP did not specify what the traffic stop was for. The vehicle did not stop, which led to a pursuit.
The driver of the Fusion, 39-year-old Derick Mullens, exited onto I-270 West from South High Street during the pursuit that lasted between 30 and 35 miles, according to OSHP.
Troopers deployed stop sticks to deflate the suspect vehicle’s tires. The pursuit that lasted at least 30 minutes ended on I-270 just east of Cleveland Avenue when the vehicle came to a full stop. Mullens was arrested without further incident.
Mullens had several warrants stemming from felony and misdemeanor charges, according to OSHP.
Investigators said Mullens possessed 15 grams of suspected methamphetamine and a “small amount” of suspected psychedelic mushrooms.
Mullens was charged with possession of drugs, failure to comply and OVI in connection with the attempted traffic stop and pursuit. He is currently being held at the Franklin County Corrections Center.
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