Modesitt requests special prosecutor to review THPD arrest

A special prosecutor has been requested to review a report into a September police chase and arrest involving three Terre Haute police officers who have been placed on administrative leave.

We're following "breaking news" for you right now..

Involving allegations "against local police officers".

Good afternoon to you.

I'm susan dinkel.

It's tuesday..

December 22nd.

////// we've just learned..

That "the vigo county prosecutor's office" has requested "a specia prosecutor" tied to an arrest "in september".

That's when "police" arrested "chance kern-stein."

There was "a chase" after "a reported shooting".

There was more than "1"-allegation "of misconduct terre haute poliuce officers in the arrest".

"the prosecutor's office"..

Was reviewing the case to determine "if" prosecution is appropriate.

They decided that "a special prosecutor" was needed..

To avoid "any conflict of interest".

That's due to one of the parties named in the report.

At this time..

"the prosecutor's office" will "not" comment any further.