44-1-1001. Offenses for which patrol officers may make arrests.
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44-1-1001 . Offenses for which patrol officers may make arrests.
(1)The highway patrol chief and all patrol officers may make arrests for the offenses listed in subsection
(2)under the following circumstances:
(a)the offense is committed in the presence of the chief or any patrol officer;
(b)the offense is committed in a rural district and a request for assistance is made by a peace officer; or
(c)the offense is committed in a city or town with a population of less than 2,500 and a request for assistance is made by a peace officer or the mayor of the city or town.
(2)Offenses for which arrests may be made under subsection
(1)are:
(a)deliberate homicide;
(b)assault with a deadly weapon;
(c)arson;
(d)criminal mischief;
(e)burglary;
(f)theft;
(g)kidnapping;
(h)possession of dangerous drugs;
(i)possession of drug paraphernalia; or
(j)violation of the Dyer Act regarding the transportation of stolen automobiles.