Docs: Indianapolis woman stole truck at gas station, struck IMPD car after chase

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Fees have been filed towards an Indianapolis girl accused hanging a police automobile whereas driving a stolen truck.

Erica Tumbleson, 31, faces a felony cost of auto theft and two misdemeanor fees of resisting legislation enforcement.

In accordance with courtroom paperwork, Tumbleson stole a person’s truck as he was inside a fuel station within the 7800 block of Brookville Highway simply earlier than 11:15 p.m. on Nov. 29. The person had left it unlocked with the keys in car. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Division officers had been dispatched to research.

Not lengthy after, one other officer patrolling close to Washington Road and Emerson Avenue tried to drag over an erratic driver. The motive force didn’t cease and a chase ensued earlier than ending in an alley within the 700 block of North Bancroft Road. In accordance with courtroom paperwork, the suspect put the truck into reverse and struck the officer’s patrol automobile. After getting out of her patrol car, the officer then fired a shot on the suspect however didn’t strike her. The suspect acquired out of the truck and fled on foot.

The officer then caught the suspect, who tried to battle off the officer. Two extra officers arrived to help and had been in a position to take the suspect, then recognized as Tumbleson, into custody.

Police mentioned fuel station surveillance video reveals enter the fuel station shortly earlier than the truck was stolen, however doesn’t present the theft of the truck.

On-line courtroom data don’t checklist a future courtroom look for Tumbleson.

Information 8 has requested a replica of Tumbleson’s mugshot. That request has not but been granted.