High-speed chase on US 31 ends with Stop Sticks, driver in custody

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MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. -- A police chase through parts of Marshall County ended relatively peacefully Thursday afternoon and a 27-year-old Indianapolis man was taken into custody by Marshall County Sheriff's Office Deputies. 

Authorities say they were notified a stolen vehicle was traveling south on US 31 from US 6 in Marshall County around 2:29 p.m. on May 8.

"Marshall County officers located the stolen vehicle and attempted to perform a traffic stop in the area of US 31 and 16th Road," the MCSO said.  "The driver failed to stop and then began traveling north on US 31 from S.R. 10 at a high rate of speed."

Officers pursued the vehicle, and, at one point, the suspect vehicle crashed into a police vehicle.

"Stop sticks were deployed in the area of US 31 and 13th Road and were successful," the MCSO said. "The driver came to a stop south of 11th Road on US 31."

The driver was identified as 27-year-old Aaron Ellis and taken into custody without further incident.

During the time of the chase, Ellis had an active warrant out of Marion County for Robbery (Level 5 Felony) and Domestic Battery (A Misdemeanor).

As a result of the chase, he is also charged with:

  • Criminal Charges: Auto Theft (L6 Felony)
  • Resisting LEO w/ vehicle (L6 Felony)
  • Possession of Marijuana (B Misdemeanor)
  • Possession of Paraphernalia (C Misdemeanor)

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