WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after he allegedly fled police in his vehicle and then began ramming police cars after being cornered.

Caleb Levi Roatcap

Caleb Levi Roatcap, 28, 808 East CR 400S, Warsaw was charged earlier this week with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony; failure to stop after an accident, a class B misdemeanor; and operating while intoxicated, a class C misdemeanor.

On Oct. 26, a Warsaw police officer was on patrol along an unnamed road when he observed Roatcap driving his vehicle recklessly and faster than the posted speed limit. The officer tried to pull him over, but Roatcap failed to slow down and fled, according to the affidavit of probable cause.

Roatcap’s vehicle struck multiple street signs at a high speed during the pursuit. Officers conducted a forced stop on Roatcap’s vehicle. While blocked in by police, Roatcap started ramming the vehicles in front of and behind him. Roatcap caused damage to both police vehicles. At that point, officers were able to incapacitate Roatcap’s vehicle with stop sticks.

While in the vehicle, Roatcap allegedly waved a pocket knife in a manner that officers believed communicated he would use the knife on them should they get closer, said the affidavit.

Officers broke the window of the vehicle and used Tasers to apprehend Roatcap.

Officers conducted a field sobriety test at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, which Roatcap failed. He then consented to a certified breath test. Roatcap registered a breath alcohol concentration of .129%

On Oct. 27, Roatcap was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail with a bond of $10,250 surety and cash.