Calhoun County, MI – A Calhoun County Sheriff’s deputy was injured Thursday night after a suspect allegedly struck him while fleeing from a Taco Bell parking lot, prompting a multi-county pursuit that ended in Eaton County.
According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 7:28 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to the Taco Bell at 1307 N. Capital Avenue in Pennfield Township to check on an unresponsive man inside a vehicle. The 47-year-old male was medically cleared by Lifecare Ambulance Service and Pennfield Township Fire Department personnel. Deputies then discovered he had an active felony warrant for his arrest.
When deputies attempted to take the man into custody, a struggle ensued, and the suspect allegedly struck a deputy before fleeing the scene in his vehicle.
Shortly after, deputies located the suspect’s vehicle and initiated a traffic stop, leading to a pursuit into Eaton County. The Michigan State Police and Potterville Police Department assisted, using tire deflation devices to end the chase safely.
The suspect was arrested without further incident and booked into the Calhoun County Jail on multiple felony charges. The injured deputy was treated at a local hospital and released with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities say the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information can contact Lt. Benjamin Hess at 269-781-0880 or submit tips anonymously via Silent Observer at 269-964-3888.
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