On June 12, 2024, at 11:37 hours, FWPD officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of St Joe Center and Reed Roads after observing a black GMC Sierra disregard a stop sign near Rothman and Reed Roads.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Officer treated for minor injuries from narcotic exposure after vehicle pursuit
Date: June 12. 2024
Location: the intersection of St Joe Center and Reed Roads, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 11:37 hours
Suspect Arrested: Demarcus Thomas
Preliminary Charges:
- Resisting Law Enforcment – Fleeing (vehicle) Level 6 Felony
- Resisting Law Enforcment causing injury Level 6 Felony
- Battery Committed with a Deadly Weapon Level 5 Felony
- Dealing in Cocaine or Narcotic Drugs Level 2 Felony
- Dealing in Cocaine or Narcotic Drugs Level 2 Felony
Details/Summary:
On Wednesday June 12th 2024 at approximately 1137 hrs Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of St Joe Center Rd & Reed Rd after observing a black GMC Sierra disregarded a stop sign near Rothman & Reed. The driver failed to yield leading officers on a pursuit traveling at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The pursuit ended when the driver lost control striking the median then a curb and a tree near Stellhorn & Hobson rd.
The driver exited the vehicle and began to physically fight with officers. During the ensuing fight, the suspect struck an officer in the face with a grocery bag releasing a white powdery substance that coated his face and uniform. The suspect was eventually taken into custody where he stated the substance was cocaine. Both the officer and suspect were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital.
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