Pacers rookie Kam Jones arrested after I-65 pursuit facing charges

Indiana Pacers rookie Kam Jones was arrested Monday morning after a brief police pursuit on Interstate 65 in Indianapolis, authorities said. Indiana State Police said a trooper attempted to pull over Jones for alleged erratic driving on southbound I-65 at about 9:50 a.m., and that Jones did not stop initially, leading officers on a short chase that ended near the Fletcher Avenue exit southeast of downtown.

Marion County booking records show Jones, 23, was taken into custody and was being held at the Marion County Jail on preliminary charges of reckless driving and resisting law enforcement. Those records list reckless driving as a misdemeanor and resisting law enforcement as a level six felony. As of Monday afternoon bond had not been set and Jones was awaiting an initial court appearance later in the week, according to the records.

The Pacers issued a brief statement acknowledging the incident. "We are aware of the situation involving Kam Jones. We are in the process of gathering additional information and will not have any additional comment on the matter at this time," the team said.

Jones was selected with the 38th overall pick in the June draft out of Marquette and joined...