Franklin County deputy accused of fleeing officer at speeds over 100 mph

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Franklin County deputy was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly ran a red light and fled an officer at speeds over 100 mph, according to a criminal complaint.

Robert A. Lampkin, 32, was allegedly spotted by a Pataskala police officer in the area of Mink Street driving at a high speed, according to an arrest warrant. The officer reported seeing Lampkin run a red light and fail to use a turn signal.

The Pataskala officer turned on his siren in an attempt to pull Lampkin over, but he turned onto Etna Parkway and reached speeds "well over" 100 mph, authorities said. The speed limit in that area is 45 mph.

Lampkin reportedly stopped in a parking lot after appearing to crash, got out of the vehicle with his hands up, and then ducked back into the vehicle, according to the arrest warrant.

After being read his Miranda rights, Lampkin reportedly said he worked for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, but denied that he was responding to a call. A Franklin County Sheriff's Office vest was seen in the back left passenger area and an unloaded gun was also found, authorities said.

While the officer was getting Lampkin's driver's license out of his wallet, Lampkin said "I apologize, I didn't know that you guys were following me until the last minute and then I panicked," according to the responding officer.

Lampkin was charged with failure to comply with order or signal of a police officer, a third-degree felony, according to arrest records.

A $75,000 bond was requested because Lampkin "has no record but is a Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputy who definitely understands the significant risks he took when he chose to try to outrun officers," according to the court documents.

NBC4 has reached out to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and is awaiting a response.