LAKE COUNTY — Shortly before noon on Tuesday, an officer with the Lake County Sheriff's Department received an alert indicating a possibly stolen vehicle through a license plate reader network.
The officer located the suspect vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 94 and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled resulting in a high-speed pursuit, police said.
"The fleeing driver traveled through Gary and Lake Station, then continued into Porter County," the sheriff's department said in a statement.
The driver headed south on State Highway 49 in Chesterton. Officers performed a maneuver to safely stop the vehicle.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident. Police confirmed the vehicle stolen from Broadview, Illinois.
"This is a prime example of how technology can become a critical tool allowing officers to quickly and effectively resolve crimes including stolen vehicle cases, and take people into custody before they may commit further crime," Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said.Â
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There were no reported injuries. No additional information is available at this time.
Shortly before noon on Tuesday, an officer with the Lake County Sheriff's Department received an alert indicating a possibly stolen vehicle, police said.
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Donald Turner
Age : 43
Residence: Â Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404530
Arrest Date: Â May 2, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â N/A
Offense Description: Â DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Michael Wolff
Age : 49
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â Â 2404501
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Matthew Totten
Age : 36
Residence: Â Chesterton, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404523
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Tasha Prieto
Age : 35
Residence: Â Beecher, IL
Booking Number(s): Â 2404507
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: Â RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Vincent Taaca
Age : 32
Residence: Â Muskegon, MI
Booking Number(s): Â 2404519
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Timothy Lewis
Age : 25
Residence: Â Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404503
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: Â WEAPON - POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Carlos Lizardi
Age : 29
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404525
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Highland Police Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Stevie McCafferty
Age : 30
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404517
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Gary Police Department
Offense Description: Â DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Christopher Devault
Age : 42
Residence: Â Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404500
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: Â DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Jamie Garcia
Age : 39
Residence: Â East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404506
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Jonathan Hoffman
Age : 34
Residence: Â Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404512
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Munster Police Department
Offense Description: Â DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Shadrick Jack
Age : 72
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404510
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: Â OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony; Misdemeanor
Yvonne Cherry
Age : 57
Residence: Â Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404518
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Dawn Darnell
Age : 44
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404515
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Marc Aukstikalnis
Age : 40
Residence: Â Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404522
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Edwin Castillo
Age : 20
Residence: Â Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): Â 2404529
Arrest Date: Â May 2, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Derrick Angelucci
Age : 22
Residence: Â Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404499
Arrest Date: Â May 1, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Hannah Wilkinson
Age : 27
Residence: Â Otterbein, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404542
Arrest Date: Â May 2, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Melissa Williams
Age : 46
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404535
Arrest Date: Â May 2, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Gary Police Department
Offense Description: Â THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Alexander Pyke-Torres
Age : 23
Residence: Â Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404536
Arrest Date: Â May 2, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: Â THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Maurice Thompson
Age : 45
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404531
Arrest Date: Â May 2, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Antwon Walker Jr.
Age : 23
Residence: Â Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404532
Arrest Date: Â May 2, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Patrick Doyle
Age : 45
Residence: Â Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404560
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: Â POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Jeremiah Fields
Age : 21
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404553
Arrest Date: Â May 2, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Michele Martinez
Age : 41
Residence: Â Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404558
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: Â POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Stana Davis
Age : 23
Residence: Â Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404540
Arrest Date: Â May 2, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: Â BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Tyren Barnes
Age : 29
Residence: Â East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404541
Arrest Date: Â May 2, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â WEAPON - POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
William Davila III
Age : 28
Residence: Â Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): Â Â 2404539
Arrest Date: Â May 2, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: Â UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN- W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Shakia Whitsey
Age : 30
Residence: Â Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): Â 2404574
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Shakeena Whiting
Age : 30
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404564
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Gary Police Department
Offense Description: Â FALSE REPORTING - REPORT, CRIME, OR COMPLAINT
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Azriel Strong
Age : 41
Residence: Â N/A
Booking Number(s): Â 2404590
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Joyce Verboom
Age : 62
Residence: Â St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404569
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â St. John Police Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Shaquanta Stacey
Age : 28
Residence: Â Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): Â 2404565
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â LCCS
Offense Description: Â INTIMIDATION - WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Diapolis Smith Jr.
Age : 34
Residence: Â Battlecreek, MI
Booking Number(s): Â 2404585
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Â MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Felipe Soto
Age : N/A
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404567
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Rodell Moody
Age : 27
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404584
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Katherine Nicksic
Age : 57
Residence: Â Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404587
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Jennifer Scianni
Age : 42
Residence: Â Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): Â 2404573
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Ramandeep Singh
Age : 21
Residence: Â Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404583
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Sean McHale
Age : 50
Residence: Â Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404579
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Sarah Langston
Age : 32
Residence: Â Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404561
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Arthur May III
Age : 32
Residence: Â Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404563
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Munster Police Department
Offense Description: Â RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Marvin Johnson
Age : 33
Residence: Â Markham, IL
Booking Number(s): Â
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Deon Hayes
Age : 32
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404605
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Â OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Cedric Higdon Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Â Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): Â 2404572
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Jaianthony Fryerson
Age : 19
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404586
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Gary Police Department
Offense Description: Â RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Belen Garcia
Age : 27
Residence: Â East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404600
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Munster Police Department
Offense Description: Â POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Leon Freeman Sr.
Age : 38
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404566
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: Â OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Edward Fox Jr.
Age : 34
Residence: Â Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404592
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
John Davis
Age : 55
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404598
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Davon Ferguson
Age : 33
Residence: Â Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): Â 2404568
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â LCCC
Offense Description: Â THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Michael Fisher
Age : 44
Residence: Â Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404582
Arrest Date: Â May 3, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â N/A
Offense Description: Â HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Hubert Barnett Jr.
Age : 50
Residence: Â Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404594
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: Â BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Sebastian Miranda
Age : 23
Residence: Â Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404629
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: Â POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Jesse Moncivais
Age : 36
Residence: Â Cicero, IL
Booking Number(s): Â 2404619
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Monique Moore
Age : 59
Residence: Â Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404636
Arrest Date: Â May 5, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Highland Police Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Adam Lutvi
Age : 34
Residence: Â Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404620
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: Â DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Kyle Kerulis
Age : 29
Residence: Â Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404626
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Tarsha Henderson
Age : 44
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404606
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
Crystal Bunting
Age : 32
Residence: Â Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404610
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: Â DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Dameon Cody
Age : 28
Residence: Â Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404613
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: Â POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Â Flony
Chad Ellison
Age : 33
Residence: Â St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404621
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â St. John Police Department
Offense Description: Â POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
David Garcia
Age : 30
Residence: Â Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404631
Arrest Date: Â May 5, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Misdemeanor
Marcos Gutierrez
Age : 40
Residence: Â Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): Â 2404628
Arrest Date: Â May 4, 2024
Arresting Agency: Â Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: Â OWI
Highest Offense Class: Â Felony
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