Indianan arrested by the South Carolina Highway Patrol

Oconee authorities say they have received word that Indiana wishes to extradite a resident of their state arrested late last week by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.  Arrest records show Zechariah Levi Bates of Fremont, Indiana was arrested Thursday night by South Carolina trooper Parsons on the Dr. John’s Road near Westminster on the following charges: fugitive from justice and possession/disposal of stolen vehicle.  Authorities say the 21-year old Bates also was issued tickets for speeding and driving without a license.