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Two arrests following pursuit in Fulton, Marshall counties

Two people were arrested after leading an Indiana State Police trooper on a pursuit in Fulton and Marshall counties.

About 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Trooper Jarod Sheetz was patrolling on US 31 in Fulton County when he located a Toyota passenger vehicle that was previously reported to be traveling northbound on US 31 without a rear tire. The trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the juvenile driver fled at high speeds and led Sheetz on a pursuit through Fulton and Marshall counties reaching speeds of 104 mph.

The pursuit continued north on US 31 to 13th Road in Marshall County where deputies had tire deflation devices set up across the roadway. The Toyota struck the devices, deflating two tires. The driver ultimately lost control of the Toyota and crashed into the median near US 31 and the Lincoln Highway overpass.

The juvenile driver along with a passenger, Emmanuel Luna, 18, from Michigan, were taken into custody without further incident. No injuries were sustained from the crash.

Further investigation revealed the juvenile did not have a license. A subsequent search of the Toyota revealed a handgun that was reported stolen in Michigan.

Luna was incarcerated at the Fulton County Jail and the juvenile was released to a parent. Due to the driver of the vehicle being a juvenile, the name will not be released.

Preliminary charges for the juvenile include:

Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle- Level 6 Felony

Theft of a Firearm- Level 5 Felony

Reckless Driving in a Highway Work Zone- A Misdemeanor

Reckless Driving- C Misdemeanor

Operator Never Licensed- C Misdemeanor

Luna is charged with Level 5 Felony -  Theft of a Firearm.

Indiana State Police was assisted by officers with the Indiana State Police - Bremen Post, Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Marshall County Sheriff's Department, Plymouth Police Department, Argos Police Department, and Lyons Towing.

 

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