Tippecanoe County, IN – A late-night traffic stop attempt turned into a multi-county pursuit last Friday after an Indiana State Trooper tried pulling over a vehicle that allegedly fled from Lafayette police earlier in the night. The chase, which began just before 11:30 p.m., spanned rural roads across Tippecanoe, Fountain, and Warren counties before ending in a snowy intersection, according to state police.
According to Indiana State Police, Trooper McKinney was patrolling State Road 25 near County Road 275 South when he spotted a 2025 Honda Civic linked to a previous police flight incident. When the trooper attempted a traffic stop, the driver allegedly fled south on State Road 25, later turning onto County Road 350 West.
Police say the pursuit continued across multiple county roads before the vehicle left the roadway and became stuck in the snow at County Road 1000 East and County Road 450 North in Warren County. The driver was safely taken into custody.
During the investigation, Trooper McKinney determined the driver was allegedly under the influence of a controlled substance. The driver—identified as Zander Wilson, 19, of Williamsport—was transported to the Tippecanoe County Jail.
According to ISP, preliminary charges include:
• Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle (Level 6 felony)
• Operating While Intoxicated – Endangerment
• Possession of Marijuana
• Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
• Reckless Driving
• Minor in Possession of Alcohol
State Police say deputies from Tippecanoe, Fountain, Warren, and Lafayette Police assisted.
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