A police pursuit through Fulton and Marshall counties reached speeds of approximately 130 mph before ending in a crash and arrest early Friday morning, according to Indiana State Police.

The pursuit began shortly after midnight on November 6, when Trooper Jarod Sheetz attempted to stop a northbound Tesla on U.S. 31 near Olson Road in Fulton County for speeding and distracted driving.

Police identified the driver as Tyler M. Freville, 28, of LaPorte. According to investigators, Freville fled at high speeds, leading police through both counties before crashing into another vehicle at U.S. 31 and 17th Road in Marshall County.

Freville then fled on foot but was later apprehended by a Fulton County Sheriff’s Office K9. The driver of the other vehicle was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

A search of the Tesla revealed suspected marijuana, paraphernalia and a signal jammer, according to police.

Freville was transported to the Fulton County Jail and faces nine preliminary charges:

  • Resisting law enforcement with a vehicle causing injury - Level 5 felony

  • Possession of a signal jammer - Level 6 felony

  • Criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon - Level 6 felony

  • Resisting law enforcement - Class A misdemeanor

  • Leaving the scene of an accident with injury - Class A misdemeanor

  • Reckless driving - Class A misdemeanor

  • Possession of marijuana - Class B misdemeanor

  • Possession of paraphernalia - Class C misdemeanor

  • Operating a vehicle without ever having been licensed - Class C misdemeanor

Several agencies assisted Indiana State Police during the incident, including the Fulton and Marshall county sheriff’s offices, Rochester and Argos police departments, Argos Fire Department and Parkview EMS.

Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is a mere allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.