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Updated: Monday, 11 Feb 2013, 11:38 AM EST
Published : Monday, 11 Feb 2013, 11:38 AM EST

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Police arrested a man on several charges following a pursuit Saturday night near Palestine Lake.

Police said they went to the Palestine Lake area to serve two active warrants on Matthew Mahaska, 20, of Mentone. Police said they found Mahaska walking along County Road 600 West near Blue Jay Drive around 7 p.m. Officers found several stolen items in his possession.

According to police, after they handcuffed Mahaska, he started to run away from police, back towards the homes near Palestine Lake. Officers chased Mahaska through several yards until they caught up with him and apprehended him again.

Along with Mahaska's arrest warrants for felony theft and felony failure to appear, police said they have added preliminary charges of resisting/fleeing law enforcement and possession of paraphernalia. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Detectives also believe that Mahaska was involved in a burglary in the Burket area. Additional charges may be filed for the burglary.

Mahaska is in the Kosciusko County Jail. His bond was set at $17,500.

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