LaPAZ — An Indianapolis man is in custody following a pursuit that initially began in the city of Elkhart and ultimately ended with a crash in Marshall County.
This morning at approximately 8 a.m., the Indiana State Police received information on a stolen 2023 Ford Edge that was involved in a pursuit with the Elkhart Police Department this morning. During this pursuit, a juvenile standing at a bus stop stumbled or fell while trying to avoid the fleeing vehicle. This juvenile was struck by the side of the Ford as it sped past. The Elkhart Police Department then terminated the pursuit.
At approximately 8:35 a.m., the Indiana State Police received information that this stolen vehicle was possibly at a gas station near the intersection of US 6 and Michigan Road near Lapaz in Marshall County. Trooper Andy Barker responded to the area and was able to confirm that this was the vehicle from the pursuit in Elkhart. As Barker and a Marshall County Deputy arrived, the Ford fled southbound on Michigan Road.
As the Ford fled southbound on Michigan Road, the driver began to drive southbound in the northbound lane. A trooper approaching from the south had to move off the roadway and onto the shoulder to avoid being struck by the fleeing Ford. The driver of the Ford continued southbound, approaching the roundabout for Veterans Parkway, just north of Plymouth. As the Ford approached this intersection, the driver swerved towards another police vehicle and then drove into a ditch towards two Plymouth police officers who were attempting to deploy stop sticks. These officers were able to avoid being hit.
The Ford continued southbound in the ditch and then struck a white Toyota Prius that was approaching the roundabout from the east. This caused the Ford to spin and come to a stop on the southeast side of the roundabout. Officers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Plymouth Police Department, and Indiana State Police were able to box the vehicle in.
The driver, identified as Jamarius Bryant, 37, of Indianapolis, kicked out a rear window of the Ford and then fled on foot southbound. Bryant was then tased and taken into custody.
After being medically cleared, he was taken to the Marshall County Jail for Attempted Murder, Resisting Law Enforcement, and Theft.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
