On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, around 7pm, Martin City Police Chief Kenny Stidham attempted to make a traffic stop on a gold Honda Motorcycle that was traveling on KY 80 in Martin. Upon activation of emergency lights and sirens, the motorcycle failed to stop, leading to a high speed pursuit on KY 80 eastbound toward Ky 122 Bucks Branch, where the chase came to an end. Arrested was 47-year-old Michael Collins of Prestonsburg on numerous charges, including DUI, fleeing police, reckless driving, and driving on suspended license. He was lodged in the Floyd County Detention Center.