On Friday, Aug. 23 at 11:23 p.m., a Marshall County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a gray Nissan Altima for a moving violation. The Nissan fled the traffic stop and a pursuit of the vehicle ensued.
The Nissan led police on a chase through US 31, 13th Rd, and SR 8 in Marshall County. The chase continued into Starke County and ended in the City of Knox when the suspect vehicle lost control and struck a curb. The impact disabled the vehicle.
Both occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot. A Marshall County K9 deputy utilized his partner to track one of the suspects.
The Deputy and his K9 were successful in apprehending the driver, Davion J Stackhouse of Illinois. The other suspect was not located. Marijuana and other items to aid in the identification of the passenger who fled were located in the vehicle.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.