Driver in stolen semi purposely smashes into patrol automotive whereas fleeing relaxation cease hiding place

A truck driver in a stolen rig deliberately rammed a patrol automotive whereas fleeing a relaxation cease after being found by police on Sunday evening. 

Officers responded to the Warren, Indiana Journey Plaza at Interstate 69 and State Highway 5 on the night of February fifth. 

In line with The Huntington County Sheriff’s Division, Deputy McVoy arrived on the journey plaza after receiving reviews {that a} tractor trailer had been stolen from Chesterton. After arriving on the journey plaza, McVoy positioned the stolen truck parked on the location and tried to make contact with the driving force, however the driver instantly began to drive away. The officer then ran again to his patrol car and climbed inside, and that’s when the truck driver purposely crashed into the patrol automotive with the trailer he was pulling. 

The collision disabled the patrol car, so two different officers responded to the scene and ultimately pursued the semi truck. The truck driver led officers on a chase for 5 miles earlier than driving right into a subject and exiting the rig. The driving force then tried to flee on foot however was ultimately taken into custody and brought to the Huntington County Jail. 

The suspect is a 34-year-old from Crown Level, Indiana. Their identification has not been launched. No data on official prices has been launched.