A Meade County man wanted on burglary and arson charges has been arrested after fleeing police into Breckinridge County where he was captured by a K-9 officer after his vehicle became disabled in a creek.
The pursuit of 28-year-old Cory W. Vatter, of Payneville, began Wednesday morning at approximately 7:45 when he fled deputies in Payneville, according to a report by WVIH.com, who were attempting to take him into custody.
Vatter continued fleeing deputies by traveling into Breckinridge County on Hwy 259 where he entered the Yellowbank Wildlife Management Area, near Chenault School Road, the news outlet reports. While fleeing off-road, Vatter’s vehicle became disabled in a creek. He then fled police on foot.
A Louisville Metro Police Department K-9 Officer arrived in the area, and after several hours the K-9 located Vatter near Mooleyville. The suspect suffered a dog bite to one of his arms before he was taken into custody.
Vatter was charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree arson, two counts of fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle, on foot), and first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer, and two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment.
He was lodged in the Meade County Detention Center.
The arson and burglary charges Vatter faces stem from an incident that occurred on August 4 in Rhodelia. According to a report by MeadeCountyKy.com, Vatter and another suspect, 37-year-old Curtis R. Decker, of Meade County, stole items from a cabin in the 8100 block of Rhodelia Road before setting the structure on fire.
Decker was arrested Monday after police found items stolen from the cabin at his residence, about .8 of a mile from the site of the arson. He is also lodged in the Meade County Detention Center where he’s been charged with second-degree burglary and second-degree arson.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
