(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.