La Porte man arrested after multi-county chase

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FULTON COUNTY, Ind. -- A La Porte man is in custody after Indiana State Police officials say he led a trooper on a multi-county chase.

Officials say the trooper attempted to pull over Tyler Freville on US 31 in Fulton County for alleged speeding and distracted driving. Freville allegedly fled and led the trooper on a high-speed pursuit through Fulton and Marshall counties. Officials say he reached speeds of about 130 mph.

The chase ended on US 31 in Marshall County when officials say Freville crashed into another car. The driver of the second car was treated for minor injuries.

Freville allegedly ran away from the scene before being caught by a K9.

Officials say a search of Freville's car turned up marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a signal jammer.

He faces the following charges:

  • Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle Causing Injury- Level 5 Felony
  • Possession of a Signal Jammer- Level 6 Felony
  • Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon- Level 6 Felony
  • Resisting Law Enforcement- A Misdemeanor
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Injury- A Misdemeanor
  • Reckless Driving- A Misdemeanor
  • Possession of Marijuana- B Misdemeanor
  • Possession of Paraphernalia- C Misdemeanor
  • Operator Never Licensed- C Misdemeanor

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