Greencastle man arrested in theft, I-70 chase near Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN -- A 31-year-old Putnam County man has been arrested in Wayne County as a suspect in a burglary and vehicle chase earlier this week.

Wayne County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded Monday to a reported burglary at a residence on State Road 1, south of Hagerstown. Upon investigation, deputies discovered signs of forced entry into both a barn and the garage attached to the house.

Evidence found at the scene was recovered to aid in identifying the suspect as Michael Sensebaugh of Greencastle.

Witnesses provided descriptions of a vehicle seen leaving the property shortly before deputies arrived. Acting swiftly, deputies located a vehicle matching the description at a gas station off Interstate 70, a few miles from the burglary site.

A traffic stop on the vehicle was attempted as it left the gas station, but when stopped, the driver refused to identify himself or exit the vehicle fully. The suspect then sped off, heading westbound on I-70 toward Henry County.

Deputies pursued, with the vehicle continuing westbound before taking exit 123, only to re-enter I-70 eastbound. The chase concluded when the suspect stopped again and the driver was taken into custody and identified as Sensebaugh.

Commenting on the incident, Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter said, “The quick and decisive actions of our deputies led to the apprehension of a suspect and the recovery of crucial evidence. We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community, and this case is a testament to our dedication.”

Sensebaugh has been lodged in the Wayne County Jail on preliminary charges of residential entry and resisting law enforcement.

Additionally, items potentially related to the burglary were seized as evidence following the apprehension.