At approximately 6:42 p.m. Saturday, Boone County Sheriff’s Criminal Interdiction Unit came into contact with Tyren Barnes (24) as a result of a traffic stop.Barnes had initially provided deputies with false personal identifying information. Once deputies realized he had given them false information, they went to place him into custody on a Tippecanoe County felony warrant. While attempting to do so Barnes fled north bound in the ditch on Interstate 65 near the 134 mile marker. Boone County Sheriff’s K-9 was on scene at this time and was released to apprehend Barnes. As a result, the K-9 mistakenly grabbed onto and bit one of the assisting deputies.
As other law enforcement officers arrived on scene, a second K-9 was released by the Whitestown Police Department in attempt to apprehend the fleeing subject. At this time Barnes was apprehended and placed into custody.
Barnes, along with three law enforcement officers were seen by medical staff for minor injuries at the Witham Hospital. All three law enforcement officers were treated and released from the hospital.
Barnes is currently being held at the Boone County Jail on the Tippecanoe County warrant, as well as on local preliminary charges of Resisting Law Enforcement, Battery Against Public Safety Official, and Striking a Law Enforcement Animal.