Press Release

Emmanuel Luna

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

Around 3:23 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 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 north on US 31 without a rear tire. Trooper Sheetz attempted to conduct a traffic stop. However, the vehicle’s driver fled at high speeds and led Sheetz on a pursuit through Fulton and Marshall County roadways, reaching speeds of about 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. Its driver, a 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, Emmanuel Luna, 18, Michigan, were taken into custody without incident. No injuries were sustained in the crash.

Further investigation revealed the juvenile did not have a license. A subsequent search of the Toyota resulted in the discovery of a handgun stolen from Michigan. Luna was incarcerated at the Fulton County Jail and the juvenile was released to their parent. Due to the vehicle’s driver being a juvenile, their name will not be released.

The juvenile is charged with theft of a firearm, resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, reckless driving in a highway work zone, reckless driving, and operating a vehicle without a license. Luna is charged with theft of a firearm.

Sheetz was assisted by officers with the ISP Bremen Post, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Plymouth Police Department, Argos Police Department, and Lyons Towing.