Officers from the Hopkinsville Police Department arrested Artavius Irvin of Hopkinsville early Saturday morning after he reportedly fled on foot from law enforcement after he was witnessed speeding.
According to a report from police, an officer observed Irvin driving a vehicle with a rear license plate that was not illuminated. Irvin’s vehicle then reportedly fled from the officer and was later located in a parking lot along Calvin Drive.
Once located, Irvin allegedly got out of his vehicle and fled on foot into a building where he barricaded himself inside.
Irvin was charged with first-degree fleeing or evading police and not having his rear license plate illuminated.