La Porte County authorities search for suspect who fled traffic stop Monday

Alfonzo D. Egeston Jr.

LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- The La Porte County Sheriff's Office reports a suspect remains on the loose after fleeing from a traffic stop just after noon Monday.

Authorities say the suspect, identified as Alfonzo D. Egeston Jr., was pulled over at mile-marker 49 along westbound I-80/90 and fled on foot, leaving behind "his haul of methamphetamine."

Deputies say they chased Egeston who ran north onto the rear of properties that adjoin C.R. 450 North.

Additional deputies converged on the area and set up a perimeter. 

K9s and drones are being utilized to locate Egeston. 

Authorities say so far attempts have been unsuccessful.

If you observe Egeston or anything suspicious on your property, you're asked to immediately call 911.

Authorities believe Egeston to be in areas of Center and Springfield Townships.

We will update this story as more info becomes available.

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