A 48-year-old Putnam Township woman and a 38-year-old Brighton Township man are jailed after a chase Tuesday that reached speeds in excess of 80 mph, and during which the vehicle failed to yield at multiple intersections.
According to a release from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on patrol near Grand River Avenue and Hilton Road in Brighton Township at about 8:24 a.m. Tuesday observed a gray Ford F-350 with an improperly affixed license plate that did not show to be registered. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, but it failed to pull over and the pursuit was initiated.
When the pursuit entered into Hamburg Township, members of the municipality’s police department successfully deployed stop sticks, deflating three tires. The vehicle continued onto Old Road and came to a stop at the dead end. The driver and passenger were taken into custody without further incident.
The passenger was arrested and lodged at the Livingston County Jail on outstanding warrants and will not face any charges for this incident.
The driver was arrested and lodged at the Livingston County Jail. Charges will be sought through the Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office for a variety of offenses, including driving with a suspended license; driving without insurance; driving an unregistered motor vehicle; fleeing and eluding; resisting arrest; operating under the influence of drugs; and possession of methamphetamines. The driver also had multiple outstanding felony warrants for her arrest.
