More details are being released in Saturday’s investigation of a man running his vehicle in a deputy’s vehicle twice forcing a Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper to fire shots.
According to a court document obtained from Guthrie News Page, OHP Trooper Caleb Swickey fired several shots from his duty pistol after Darren Len Miles, 45, accelerated his 2000 Dodge truck into a Logan County deputy’s vehicle for a second time. Related story: Update: Trooper fires weapon at suspect’s vehicle in Logan County
Trooper Swickey and Deputy Paul Martin were clearing the scene of a vehicle accident on Highway 33 near Coyle when Miles was observed driving recklessly through the collision scene and drove away. A short distance later, Deputy Martin, with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, and Trooper Swickey pulled Miles over for questioning. Once Martin exited his patrol car Miles accelerated his vehicle backwards striking Martin’s vehicle and drove off eastbound.
After a short distance, Martin and Swickey pulled Miles over for a second time. Martin and Swickey, again, exit their patrol units when Miles again backed his truck into Martin’s patrol unit. This is when Swickey fired several shots toward Miles vehicle. The gun shots did not strike Miles as he drove away heading eastbound on Highway 33.
Miles led the officers on a three-mile pursuit into Payne County. During the pursuit, officials say Miles was accelerating, slowing down and crossing the center line.
Swickey performed a precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver to send Miles’ vehicle into a ditch near Karsten Creek Rd. He was soon after taken into custody.
While waiting on an ambulance to respond to the scene, Miles reportedly told responders that he was “high on meth”.
Miles was taken from the scene to Stillwater Medical Center for minor cuts. According to the affidavit, Miles’ said he did not remember the incident.
Officials say his speech was slurred and fell asleep while being question.
Judge orders a lower suggested bond amount
Miles was formally arraigned on four charges, including two charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, in front Judge Susan Worthington on Tuesday afternoon. The additional charges, include attempt to elude a police officer and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance.
The Logan County District Attorney’s Office recommended a $300,000 bond and said Miles was a danger to the community and law enforcement. However, Miles’ attorney, Billy Wheeler, informed the judge that the bond suggestion was “completely excessive.” Wheeler went on to say the case is based on a drug-related matter and being in a drug facility would be more beneficial than jail for his client.
The judge handed down a $50,000 bond and a court date of Jan. 28 at 9 a.m.
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