Chicago Man Charged With Five Offenses

JAMARR DAVIS

At approximately 2:46 a.m. Tuesday, Clinton County Central Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a reckless driving vehicle on West County Road 700 North.

A Clinton County Deputy located the vehicle, a 2021 Hyundai, and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, when the vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued.

The pursuit went through northwest Clinton County and into Tippecanoe County, where it traveled northbound on I65. Once on the interstate, Troopers with the Indiana State Police joined the apprehension effort. Near the 175 mm (exit to State Road 25), Troopers deployed a tire deflation device, which partially disabled the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect vehicle came to a stop a short time later. The driver was taken into custody without further incident. The suspect’s vehicle was confirmed to have been reported as stolen from Illinois.

The driver of the suspect vehicle, Jamarr M. Davis, 19, of Chicago was later formally charged by the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office with the following:

Auto Theft—Level 6 Felony

Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle –Level 6 Felony

Leaving the Scene of an accident—Class B Misdemeanor

Reckless Driving—Class C Misdemeanor

Operating a Motor Vehicle without Ever Receiving a License—Class C Misdemeanor.

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