ANDERSON, Ind. —
A man accused of trying to run over an Edgewood police officer pleaded guilty to reduced charges on Wednesday.
Antonio R. Dabney, 37, was originally charged with attempted murder and six other charges relating to a May 2009 police chase that led to Dabney attempting to run over Edgewood police officer Joseph Humphries.
The chase, which saw speeds in excess of 110 miles per hour, ended when another officer rammed his vehicle into Dabney’s car to stop him from reaching Humphries.
On Wednesday, Dabney pleaded guilty, but mentally ill.
According to court documents, Dabney pleaded guilty to attempted battery resulting in serious bodily injury, a Class C felony; resisting law enforcement, a Class D felony; criminal recklessness, a Class A misdemeanor; and reckless driving, a Class B misdemeanor.
As part of the plea agreement, the state dismissed charges for attempted murder, a Class A felony; attempted voluntary manslaughter, a Class A felony; and attempted aggravated battery, a Class B felony.
Circuit Court Judge Rudy Pyle said the court’s decision to consider a plea agreement depended upon Humphries’ approval of the agreement.
Due to Dabney’s mental illness, he will be referred to the mental health court, a division of the county’s problem-solving courts.
If he is unable to complete mental health court requirements successfully, Dabney faces eight years in prison.
He must pay full restitution for property damage incurred by police vehicles and other property during his arrest.
If he successfully completes his referral to problem-solving courts, court documents note, Dabney’s sentence will be suspended.
A special provision of his probation is that Dabney must take medication prescribed for his mental illness.
Pyle said he has not yet accepted the plea agreement, but will make his decision during a sentencing hearing set for Aug. 23.
Dabney’s attorney, Bryan Williams, could not be reached for comment Wednesday.
Contact Brandi Watters 640-4847, brandi.watters@heraldbulletin.com.
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