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

It was around 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25 when a state trooper patrolling on US 31 in Fulton County located a Toyota passenger vehicle that was previously reported to be traveling northbound on U.S. 31 without a rear tire. The trooper tried to conduct a traffic stop; however, the juvenile driver fled at high speeds, leading the trooper on a pursuit through Fulton and Marshall County roadways, reaching speeds of approximately 104 mph.

The pursuit continued north on U.S. 31 to 13th Road, where deputies had tire deflation devices set up across the roadway.

The Toyota struck the devices, deflating two tires.

The juvenile ultimately lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the median near U.S. 31 and the Lincoln Highway overpass. The juvenile, along with a passenger, identified as Emmanuel Luna, 18, of Michigan, were taken into custody without incident. There were no injuries from the crash.

Further investigation revealed the juvenile did not have a license. A subsequent search of the Toyota revealed a handgun that returned stolen out of Michigan.

Luna was taken to the Fulton County Jail and the juvenile was released to their parent.

As a result of the pursuit and ensuing investigation, both are preliminary charged as follows:

Juvenile:
Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle
Theft of a Firearm
Reckless Driving in a Highway Work Zone
Reckless Driving
Operator Never Licensed

Emmanuel Luna:
Theft of a Firearm