Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: November 2, 2023
Location: Meyer Road and East Washington Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 1406 hours
Suspect Arrested: James Pequignot, 54 years of age
Preliminary Charges:
- Resisting Law Enforcement/Vehicle (Felony)
- Resisting Law Enforcement/Foot (Misdemeanor)
- Resisting Law Enforcement/Physical (Misdemeanor)
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Misdemeanor)
- Habitual Traffic Violator (Felony)
Details/Summary:
On November 2, 2023 at roughly 2:06 PM the Fort Wayne Police Gang and Violent Crimes Unit attempted a traffic stop on a warrant suspect at Meyer Rd. and Washington Blvd. The driver refused to pullover and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle pursuit ended at 2:15 PM in the area of Wakefield and Rivieria. The suspect vehicle grazed an empty school bus, causing minor damage, then crashed into a tree. The driver then fled on foot, was tased and taken into custody. The suspect had multiple warrants for Escape, Violation Home Detention, Habitual Traffic Violator, and Possession of Narcotics.
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All information is preliminary and subject to change during the course of the investigation.
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