News

Teenager arrested after high-speed chase in Indiana

Posted July 04, 2016 7:00 am

The Associated Press

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) - Authorities say an 18-year-old suspected of stealing his grandmother's car in Fort Wayne was arrested after a high-speed chase spanning two Indiana counties.

WISH-TV reports (http://bit.ly/29k3g43 ) the chase began shortly before 3 a.m. Monday when an Indiana State trooper tried to pull over the suspect for speeding in Delaware County. Authorities say they arrested 18-year-old Amado Perez in Madison County after the car ran out of gas.

Authorities say Perez ran into a fence when he tried to flee.

The chase exceeded speeds of 100 miles per hour.

Perez has been charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including vehicle theft and resisting law enforcement.

It was not immediately clear whether Perez had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.

___

Information from: WISH-TV, http://www.wishtv.com/

Article Comments

Article Categories
Content Providers Indiana News Region

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.