Suspect in stolen police cruiser chase charged in Kentucky
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Suspect in stolen police cruiser chase charged in Kentucky. (Source: WFIE)
By Haley Kerby, Jill Lyman and Aaron Carnal
Published: Apr. 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM UTC | Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM UTC
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WFIE) - The suspect that police say led officers on a multi-county chase has been charged in Kentucky.
Daviess County Sheriff’s deputies say 31-year-old Nina Devillez faces charges of Evading Police, Criminal Trespass, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct.
Nina Devillez (previous arrest)(Lawrence County Sheriff's Department)
Indiana State Police say just before 9 a.m. Monday morning, Warrick County Dispatch received a call about a reckless driver on State Road 62.
A Chandler Police officer tried to stop the car, but the driver kept going.
Troopers say the vehicle eventually stopped after crashing into a ditch on Heim Road between Inderrieden Road and Lincoln Avenue in Chandler.
ISP says Devillez, who was wearing a motorcycle helmet, exited their vehicle and started waving an object that appeared to be a sword towards the officer.
According to ISP, the officer shot Devillez at least once.
Troopers say Devillez was able to drive away in the officer’s patrol vehicle and drove towards Boonville.
Police lost contact with the police cruiser until a Rockport Police officer spotted the Chandler Police vehicle traveling south on US 231.
Police tried to stop the vehicle, but the suspect continued to travel south at speeds of more than 120 mph.
Daviess County deputies say they received the call soon after saying Devillez was leading police over the William Natcher Bridge.
According to police, Devillez crashed into an open field while on US-60 near Terminal Road.
Officers say Devillez ran away from authorities was eventually tased and taken into custody.
The sheriff’s office says it was apparent that the suspect had been shot at some point prior to crossing into Kentucky and was bleeding heavily from several gunshot wounds in their chest.
Devillez was taken to the hospital. She remains in custody at the hospital under DCSO guard and is receiving medical treatment.
Once released form OHRH, Devillez will be taken to and booked at the Daviess County Detention Center and an Extradition Hearing will be held within a few days.
Court records show there’s an attempted murder case ongoing against Devillez in Lawrence County, Indiana.
Devillez was charged in November with seven felonies including attempted murder, battery and criminal confinement.
The victim was reportedly shot several times just south of Bedford.
Devillez had a $20,000 bond.
The next court date in that case is May 19th.