An Indiana State Police Trooper was patrolling on US30 in Whitley County when he attempted to stop a white Chevrolet car for speeding.
Indiana State Police news release:
Illinois Man Leads Police on Multi-County Pursuit Ends Up in Jail
Whitley County, Indiana (June 10, 2026)N – An Indiana State Police Trooper was patrolling on US30 in Whitley County when he attempted to stop a white Chevrolet car for speeding. After the lights and siren came on, the driver fled and led police in pursuit through Whitley and Allen Counties driving in a dangerous and erratic manner. At one point the pursuit made its way back into Whitley County where Deputies were able to deploy a tire deflation device that effectively deflated tires on the vehicle. The driver continued to flee in the vehicle. The car eventually ran off the road into a field in the area of CR350 East near CR100 South. The driver was taken into custody without incident.
The driver was identified as Tavin Miller (30) of Bellwood, IL. He was charged with the following:
- Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle – Level 6 Felony
- Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon – Level 6 Felony
- Reckless Driving – Class C Misdemeanor
- Criminal Mischief – Class B Misdemeanor
Whitley County Sheriff’s Department assisted in bringing the pursuit to a safe and controlled conclusion, without injury to the public or involved officers. We appreciate the cooperative efforts that contributed to the successful resolution.
*The arrest is based upon probable cause of a crime, all crimes mentioned are alleged and all suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
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