DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – A Danville man was arrested on March 30, 2026, after leading police on a high-speed chase and striking another vehicle in the process. The incident occurred around 10:20 a.m. when the Danville Police Department received reports of a vehicle driving erratically in the area of Vermilion Street and Liberty Street.
An officer responded to the area and saw the vehicle, later identified as being driven by Norman Potts, 54, of Danville, pulling out of a business in the 3600 block of N. Vermilion Street. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, Potts refused to comply and continued driving at a high rate of speed, entering oncoming traffic. Potts then collided with another vehicle attempting to turn into a business at 3900 N. Vermilion Street.
Potts was immediately taken into custody. A search of Potts’ person and vehicle revealed approximately 100 grams of suspected fentanyl and 50 grams of suspected cannabis. Potts was then transported to a local hospital for treatment before being discharged and taken to the Vermilion County Jail.
He now faces preliminary charges of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, and Driving While License Suspended.
The driver of the vehicle Potts struck was treated at the scene and released. No further information will be released at this time. The Danville Police Department reminds the public that all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.