A Michigan man was arrested Thursday, February 6 following a pursuit in La Porte County.
A Flock Safety camera captured an image of a stolen vehicle in the area of State Road 39 and the Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90). The vehicle was a gray Mazda CX-5 and reported to Benton Harbor, Michigan authorities as recently being stolen.
A La Porte County Sheriff’s Department deputy located the stolen vehicle traveling southbound on Indiana Avenue (U.S. 35). Police say the deputy activated his emergency lights and the vehicle accelerated and began to flee resulting in a motor vehicle pursuit The pursuit traveled along several city streets within La Porte.
In the area of Andrew Avenue and 19th Street, police say two male subjects exited and fled from the vehicle on foot. The deputy noticed the vehicle was still rolling forward and gave chase. He was able to successfully stop the vehicle to prevent any property damage or injuries to members of the public.
One subject, identified as 28-year-old Courtney M. Williams, of Benton Harbor, was located and taken into custody in the 1300 West block of 18th Street. An investigation determined Williams was the passenger in the stolen vehicle, according to the report. The driver reported only to be known as “TayTay,” was not located.
Williams was transported to the La Porte County Jail on preliminary charges of assisting a criminal and resisting law enforcement.
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Indiana State Police, and La Porte, Michigan City, and Westville Police Departments
Suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
