VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — An armed felon was taken into custody after a chase in Vanderburgh County over the weekend, according to the sheriff's office.

On Sunday, VCSO deputies stopped a driver after seeing them fail to use a turn signal at the intersection of South Governor Street and Bellemeade Avenue.

During the stop, a passenger in the vehicle identified as Cameron Banks got out and tried to run, according to deputies.

Deputies say they chased Banks and saw him try to ditch a handgun. At one point, they say Banks tripped, fell, and hurt himself, but continued to flee.

Banks was eventually taken into custody, and the handgun was recovered and confirmed as stolen.

A search of Banks also led to the discover of some meth and a glass pipe, VCSO said.

Banks was booked into t

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