HUNTINGTON CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana State Police have arrested a man from Toledo, Ohio for a chase through Allen and Huntington counties. 21-year-old Keshaun Carrington gave officers a fake name when they pulled him over for an equipment violation and then sped off. State police say he hit over 100 miles an hour trying to outrun officers. Carrington has a pretrial conference set for September 24.
Indiana State Police released the following:
An Ohio driver is facing charges in the Huntington County courts after leading officers from multiple agencies through Huntington and Allen Counties on a high-speed chase this past Sunday night.
The incident began just after 10:00pm on I-69 near the 287mm just north of the Markle exit in Huntington County. Troopers from the Fort Wayne Post had stopped a maroon 2013 Chrysler 300 passenger car for an equipment violation and expired registration. During the traffic stop, the driver, who would later be identified as Keshaun Christopher Carrington, 21, of Toledo, Ohio, was alleged to have falsely identified himself. Once it became obvious that the troopers realized his deception, Carrington is alleged to have put the car in drive and sped off northbound on I-69 and quickly reaching speeds over 100mph.
Troopers gave chase and the pursuit soon entered Allen County, continuing northbound at speeds over 100mph. Carrington exited eastbound on I-469 maintaining a high rate of speed. Officers from Allen County PD and New Haven PD attempted to de-escalate the pursuit by deploying StopSticks near the Bluffton Road interchange and the Minnich Road interchange, both attempts unsuccessful. Carrington exited I-469 and headed north on Minnich Road, then east on SR930 and then re-entered I-469 northbound via the southbound exit ramp. The pursuit would continue north on I-469 in the southbound lanes for nearly 6 miles. Carrington exited at I-469 at the SR37 ramp, and then re-entered northbound I-469 in the northbound lanes, and then would exit again at the Maplecrest Road interchange. Near the intersection of Maplecrest Road and St. Joe Road, one of the pursuing troopers utilized a “PIT” maneuver and successfully disabled the Chrysler.
Carrington is then alleged to have fled his disabled vehicle on foot. Fort Wayne PD officers, a FWPD K9 team, Allen County PD officers, and New Haven PD officers utilizing drone technology would thoroughly search the immediate area. Carrington was located hiding near the Inspire Church on St. Joe Road west of Maplecrest. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Carrington was checked out at the scene by medics from the Fort Wayne Fire Department. He refused medical treatment. Troopers took custody of Carrington and transported him back to the Huntington County jail, where he was booked into custody on related charges.
ARRESTED: Keshaun Christopher Carrington, 21, Toledo Ohio.
CHARGES:
Identity Deception, a Level 6 Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, a Level 6 Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement- Fleeing, a level A Misdemeanor
Operating w/o Ever Receiving a License (Prior), level A Misdemeanor
False Informing, level B Misdemeanor
Reckless Driving, level C Misdemeanor
There is no further information to release.
The Indiana State Police were assisted by the Allen County Police Department, Fort Wayne Police Department, Markle Police Department, New Haven Police Department, the Fort Wayne Fire Department, and Parker’s Wrecker Service.
*The charges listed in this release are merely allegations. The Huntington County Prosecutor will have final determination of charges filed. Suspects named in this release should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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