FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) Two separate police pursuits over the weekend involving Indiana State Police troopers resulted in the arrests of two drivers, according to officials.
The Lead Off
- Two weekend pursuits in northern Indiana and Fort Wayne ended with arrests of both drivers
- One chase crossed from Michigan into Indiana before ending in Steuben County after multiple crashes
- A second pursuit in Fort Wayne ended after stop sticks were deployed and a suspect fled on foot
Michigan-to-Indiana pursuit ends in Steuben County
Indiana State Police say the first pursuit began in Michigan on Saturday, May 16, shortly after 11:45 p.m., when the Branch County Sheriff’s Department reported a white Mercury Mountaineer fleeing law enforcement toward Indiana.
Troopers in the area overheard radio traffic and joined coordination efforts as the pursuit entered Indiana.
During the chase, officials say the vehicle struck a metal garbage container, which was then pushed into another vehicle, causing additional damage…