| Fulton County, IN – Saturday, November 25, 2023, two people were arrested after leading an ISP Trooper on a pursuit in Fulton and Marshall Counties. Around 3:23 pm, Saturday afternoon, 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. Trooper Sheetz attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the juvenile driver fled at high speeds and led Sheetz on a pursuit through Fulton and Marshall County roadways, reaching speeds of approximately 104 mph. The pursuit continued north on US 31 to 13th Road (Marshall County), where deputies had tire deflation devices set up across the roadway. The Toyota struck the devices, deflating two tires. The juvenile ultimately lost control of the Toyota and crashed into the median near US 31 and the Lincoln Highway overpass. The juvenile, along with a passenger (identified as Emmanuel Luna, 18, Michigan), were taken into custody without 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 returned stolen out of Michigan. Luna was incarcerated at the Fulton County Jail and the juvenile was released to their parent. Due to the driver of the vehicle being a juvenile, their name will not be released. As a result of the pursuit and ensuing investigation, both are preliminary charged as follows: – Juvenile 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 – Emmanuel Luna, 18, Michigan Theft of a Firearm- Level 5 Felony Sheetz was assisted by officers with the Indiana State Police Bremen Post, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Plymouth Police Department, Argos Police Department, and Lyons Towing. |
