GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana State Police (ISP) says that a Fort Wayne woman was arrested after a high-speed chase through Grant, Huntington, and Allen Counties early Monday morning.
ISP officials say that just after midnight, an officer attempted a traffic stop on Nori Shepherd, 39, of Fort Wayne because her taillights were not illuminated. Police say she fled at a high rate of speed.
After reaching over 100 miles per hour and allegedly throwing items out of the window, officers in the Warren Police Department used a tire deflation device on Shepherd’s vehicle, and she ultimately stopped near the 299-mile marker on I-69. Per the report, she displayed signs of impairment and was taken into custody without incident.
While searching her vehicle, police say they found drug paraphernalia and marijuana. Shepherd was also found to have a suspended license and two active warrants.
Indiana State Police released the following:
November 6, 2023, one person was arrested after leading an ISP Trooper on a pursuit in Grant, Huntington, and Allen Counties.
Around 12:21 a.m., Monday morning, Trooper Edward Titus was patrolling on I69 in Grant County when he observed a 2018 Ford F-150 with its taillights not illuminated. The driver was later identified as Nori E. Shepherd, 39, from Fort Wayne, IN. Shepherd fled at high speeds and led Titus on a pursuit through Grant, Huntington, and Allen County roadways, reaching speeds of approximately 103 mph.
At approximately the 267-mile marker, it was reported a plastic bag was thrown out of the driver’s side window. The pursuit continued north on I69 to the 273-mile marker, where officers with the Warren Police Department had tire deflation devices set up across the roadway. The Ford struck the devices, deflating one tire. Shepherd continued northbound on I69 while losing tire debris. Shepherd ultimately stopped near the 299-mile marker, where she was taken into custody without incident. Shepherd displayed signs of impairment, and an investigation was initiated.
A subsequent search of the Ford revealed suspected drug paraphernalia and marijuana. Further investigation revealed Shepherd had a suspended license and two active warrants out of Allen and Jay Counties. Shepherd was incarcerated at the Grant County Jail.
As a result of the pursuit and ensuing investigation, Shepherd is preliminarily charged as follows:
– Nori E. Shepherd, 39, Fort Wayne, IN
Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle- Level 5 Felony
Obstruction of Justice- Level 6 Felony
Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated- A Misdemeanor
Resisting Law Enforcement- A Misdemeanor
Driving While Suspended/Prior- A Misdemeanor
Possession of Marijuana- B Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia- C Misdemeanor
Titus was assisted by officers with the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne District, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Huntington County Sheriff’s Office, Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Wayne Police Department, Warren Police Department, and Parkers Towing.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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