Chicago man, Milwaukee woman arrested after high-speed police chases in NW Indiana
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - A Chicago man and a Milwaukee woman are in custody after leading authorities on multiple pursuits in Northwest Indiana.
Police Pursuits Result in Arrests
What we know:
The incident began at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday on the Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 80/90) near the 56-mile marker.
A white Jaguar was traveling at a high rate of speed when a La Porte County sheriff’s deputy tried to stop the vehicle near the 62-mile marker.
The driver failed to stop and deputies chased him but ended the pursuit at the 72-mile marker.
Minutes later, a Flock Safety camera captured an image of the Jaguar heading west on U.S. 20 near the State Road 2 "Dogbone" Interchange.
A deputy spotted the vehicle at U.S. 20 and State Road 39, and another deputy west of the intersection attempted another traffic stop. The driver again refused to stop, resulting in a second pursuit, the sheriff's office said.
Authorities then used a helicopter from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department to track the Jaguar.
The driver was eventually located and taken into custody.
(From left) Titus Long, of Chicago, and Adena Drury, of Milwaukee. (La Porte County Sheriff's Office)
Charges Filed:
The driver, identified as Titus Long, 30, of Chicago, was taken to a hospital for treatment, authorities said.
A passenger, identified as Adena Drury, 28, of Milwaukee, also was taken to a hospital.
Both were later released and transported to the La Porte County Jail on the following charges, according to the sheriff’s office:
- Long: Resisting law enforcement, a Level 5 felony (prior) and A-misdemeanor
- Drury: Resisting law enforcement, A-misdemeanor
Both Long and Drury remain in the jail.