A man was arrested Friday morning after leading an Indiana State Police trooper on a pursuit in Fulton and Marshall Counties.
Shortly after 12:00 a.m., Trooper Jarod Sheetz was patrolling US 31 in Fulton County when he located a Tesla passenger vehicle driven by Tyler M. Freville, 28, from LaPorte, traveling northbound on US 31 near Olson Road. Trooper Sheetz attempted to conduct a traffic stop for speeding and distracted driving; however, the driver fled at high speeds and led Sheetz on a pursuit through Fulton and Marshall County roadways, reaching speeds of approximately 130 mph.
The pursuit continued northbound on US 31 to 17th Road (Marshall County), where the vehicle crashed into another motor vehicle. Mr. Freville exited the Tesla, fled the scene on foot, and was later apprehended by a Fulton County Sheriff K9. The driver in the other motor vehicle was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
A subsequent search of the Tesla revealed suspected marijuana, paraphernalia, and a signal jammer. Officers transported Mr. Freville to the Fulton County Jail without further incident.
As a result of the pursuit and ensuing investigation, Freville faces several preliminary charges including:
Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle Causing Injury- Level 5 Felony
Possession of a Signal Jammer- Level 6 Felony
Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon- Level 6 Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement- A Misdemeanor
Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Injury- A Misdemeanor
Reckless Driving- A Misdemeanor
Possession of Marijuana- B Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia- C Misdemeanor
Operator Never Licensed- C Misdemeanor
Sheetz was assisted by officers with the Indiana State Police Peru District, Indiana State Police Bremen District, Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Rochester Police Department, Argos Police Department, Argos Fire Department, Parkview EMS, and Lyons Towing.
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