All articles tagged with #vehicle pursuit
Louisiana State Police released evidence indicating that former LSU football player Kyren Lacy's reckless driving in December 2024 triggered a chain of events leading to a fatal crash, although Lacy's attorney argued he was not responsible. Lacy died in April 2025 during a police pursuit, with investigations ongoing to determine liability.
The Portland Police Bureau, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, conducted a stolen vehicle operation resulting in multiple arrests, recovery of stolen vehicles, and the seizure of an illegally possessed firearm. The operation led to the recovery of 11 stolen vehicles, 10 arrests, and the issuance of 10 active warrants. One suspect was found in illegal possession of a loaded handgun, while another was involved in a vehicle pursuit and subsequently arrested on multiple charges. Despite a 25% reduction in reported stolen vehicles compared to the previous year, the PPB plans to continue these operations in the future.
A man with three federal warrants was taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit in North Topeka. The pursuit ended when a Shawnee County Sheriff's deputy successfully performed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) maneuver. The suspect, Justin R. Shumway, 40, was apprehended by three deputies, and the incident is still under investigation.
A driver was shot during a carjacking at the Hot Corner Mart in Greenville County. The suspect fled in the stolen vehicle and during a pursuit, hit another vehicle before attempting to escape on foot. The suspect was quickly apprehended, while the condition of the gunshot victim remains unknown.
Indiana State Police trooper Aaron Smith died after being struck by a vehicle while leading officers on a pursuit. Smith was deploying stop sticks to stop the stolen vehicle when he was hit. Superintendent Doug Carter described Smith as a "shining star" and expressed condolences to his wife. The driver of the stolen vehicle crashed after hitting Smith, and three individuals were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is under investigation, and counseling will be offered to witnesses. Governor Holcomb offered condolences and praised Smith as a hero.