Danville Police have made an arrest involving drugs and other activities following a reckless driving complaint.

The complaint was made in the area of Hustonville Road Friday, Feb. 4, around 10:30 p.m. A Ford F-150 pickup was reported to be traveling east on the Danville Bypass, and it was reported to be swerving. A traffic stop was attempted, but the vehicle failed to yield to the officer’s emergency equipment.

The vehicle turned onto Daniel Drive before traveling onto Southtown Drive and into the Danville Manor Shopping Center. The pursuit remained at low speeds as the suspect vehicle traveled back to the Danville Bypass, traveling east before again turning onto Daniel Drive.

The vehicle entered the parking lot of Quality Inn where officers were able to keep it from exiting. It traveled off the roadway but became stuck. Officers ordered the driver to exit the vehicle, but he would not comply, and only partially opened his door and stood between the vehicle’s cab and driver’s door.

Officers approached and had to physically take hold of the subject who resisted and verbally challenged officers.

The subject continued to resist and a taser was deployed. Officers were eventually able to gain control of the subject and place him under arrest.

Johnny Allen Baker, 46, of Danville, was arrested. Officers determined Baker was under the influence at the time of his arrest. He was lodged in the Boyle County Detention Center and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence, fleeing or evading police 1st degree (motor vehicle); reckless driving, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct 2nd degree, possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (methamphetamine), possession of controlled substance 3rd degree (Xanax, Clonazepam), operating on a suspended license, and criminal mischief 3rd degree.

The Danville Police Department was assisted by the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office and the Danville 911 Center.