
Chief Stidham of Martin City Police Department in Floyd County, received a possible domestic complaint involving John Bartrum driving a 1997 Chevy P/U Black in color in Martin, around 1:00PM. Chief Stidham knew Mr. Bartrum due to previous arrest and knew that his license were suspended. He initiated his emergency equipment to stop the pickup. Mr. Bartrum disregarded Chief Stidham’s emergency equipment and continued for several miles before pulling into a dead end road on Conley Fork RD, Prestonsburg. Chief Stidham and Floyd County Sheriff Deputies then apprehended Mr. Bartrum.
John Z. Bartrum age 45 of Bucks Branch RD, Martin, KY was arrested and lodged in the Floyd County Detention Center, where he was charged with the following:
1. Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle)
2. Operating on Suspended/Revoked Operators License
3. Wanton Endangerment-1ST Degree
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