On Friday, Nov. 3, two people were arrested after leading an Indiana State Police trooper on a pursuit in Miami, Fulton and Marshall counties.
Around 9:35 p.m. Friday, Trooper Kegan Kern was patrolling on U.S. 31 in Miami County when he observed a 2018 Dodge Durango with an expired registration returning to a different vehicle, according to a news release from the ISP. The driver was later identified as Marion McGrew, 19, Indianapolis. McGrew fled at high speeds and led Kern on a pursuit through Miami, Fulton and Marshall counties roadways, reaching speeds of approximately 115 mph, passing vehicles on the right shoulder while momentarily turning off the vehicle lights.
The pursuit continued north on U.S. 31 to Sweetgum Road (Marshall County), where deputies had tire deflation devices set up across the roadway. McGrew traveled off the roadway to avoid striking the devices. McGrew continued northbound on U.S. 31 until turning westbound onto 9A road. McGrew continued onto King Road, where he traveled through a red light at the intersection of U.S. 30. Indiana State Police terminated the pursuit; however, Fulton and Marshall counties deputies continued, the release stated.
Moments later, ISP was advised the Dodge had crashed into a field, and McGrew, along with a passenger (identified as Pierre Robinson, 19, Mishawaka), were taken into custody without incident. No injuries were suffered in the crash.
Further investigation revealed McGrew did not have a license, and the Dodge was reported stolen from Chicago. A subsequent search of the Dodge revealed multiple firearms and suspected marijuana. McGrew had two active felony warrants out of Iowa. Both were incarcerated at the Miami County Jail.
As a result of the pursuit and ensuing investigation, both are preliminary charged as follows:
• Marion McGrew, 19, Indianapolis, resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, a level 5 felony; theft of a vehicle, a level 5 felony; unlawful carrying of a handgun, a level 5 felony; aggressive driving, class A misdemeanor; operator never licensed, class A misdemeanor; and reckless driving, class C misdemeanor.
• Pierre Robinson, 19, Mishawaka, theft of a vehicle, level 5 felony; unlawful carrying of a firearm, level 5 felony; and possession of marijuana, class C misdemeanor.
Kern was assisted by officers with the ISP Peru Post, ISP Bremen Post, Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Bremen Police Department, Marshall County EMS and Lyons Towing.