MALLORY, W.Va. — A Logan County man is in custody after leading police on a vehicle chase while intoxicated.
John Roger Adkins, 21, of Mallory, was arrested Thursday. He was charged with 21 counts, including driving under the influence, reckless driving, and destruction of property.
Adkins is accused of arguing with a gas station employee, bringing Logan County deputies to the scene.
When law enforcement arrived, Adkins allegedly got in his vehicle and recklessly departed the scene.
According to a criminal complaint in Logan County Magistrate Court, Adkins let a passenger out of the car before leading officers on a chase. Adkins reportedly violated several traffic rules during the pursuit, coming to stop only after the vehicle lost a tire.
Authorities said Adkins took off on foot after his vehicle stopped, even trying to break into another car. Officers were eventually able to put Adkins under arrest.
The criminal complaint said deputies found an open container of alcohol in the vehicle Adkins had been driving, and they were unable to find any insurance or registration.
Adkins is in the Southwestern Regional Jail on $100,000 cash-only bail.