Indiana teen loses control, crashes Mustang during police pursuit

TIPPECANOE CO., Ind. (WEHT) — A Carmel teenager is dealing with a number of felony fees after main police on a chase with a minor within the automotive. Indiana State Police say Stephan Flood, 18, sped off in a 2005 Mustang after being pulled over on Sagamore Parkway close to Lafayette, Indiana.

In response to police, Flood tried to show from the parkway into the parking zone of Eyeglass World, inflicting him to jump over the curb via a ditch and into the parking zone. Flood drove via the parking zone and again onto Harmony Street. That is when police say Flood crashed the Mustang after shedding management of it.

Police state that Flood exited the Mustang and ran from them, main legislation enforcement on a brief foot chase. Officers inform us they have been in a position to take Flood safely into custody.

Troopers say they discovered two passengers who stayed with the automobile. In response to ISP, one passenger was recognized as Whitney Williams, 18, Indianapolis, and the second passenger was a minor who was later launched to their mother and father.

Indiana police say they discovered suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia within the automotive. Moreover, police say there have been indicators that Flood was underneath the affect and administered area sobriety exams. Stephan Flood is lodged within the Tippecanoe County Jail and is dealing with fees of:

1. Resisting Regulation Enforcement With a Automobile – Stage 6 Felony
2. Working a Automobile Whereas Intoxicated With a Passenger Much less Than 18 Years of Age – Stage 6 Felony
3. Working a Automobile Whereas Intoxicated in a Method Which Endangers Others  – Class A Misdemeanor
4. Resisting Regulation Enforcement – Class A Misdemeanor
5. Possession of Paraphernalia – Class A Misdemeanor
6. Leaving the Scene of a Property Harm Crash – Class B Misdemeanor
7. Reckless Driving – Class B Misdemeanor
8. Working a Automobile Whereas Intoxicated – Class B Misdemeanor

Whitney Williams, 18, Indianapolis, IN is dealing with a cost for possession of marijuana.