Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Stolen Jeep Crashes Into Eaton County Home

Michigan State Police were first dispatched to the CN Railroad distribution center in Windsor Township after two individuals attempted to steal a GMC SUV off the lot. However, the suspects fled the scene before officers could arrive, leaving the vehicle behind.

While searching the area for the suspects, a trooper noticed two dark-colored Jeeps driving away from the location near the intersection of Billwood Highway and Oak Highway. When the trooper attempted to stop one of the Jeeps, the driver quickly switched off the vehicle’s lights and sped away at high speed. The driver, who police later identified as a 24-year-old man from Detroit, then lost control of the vehicle on the icy roads, crashing into a house along Oak Highway.

The suspect, who was uninjured in the crash, fled the scene on foot. After a brief search, officers located and arrested him along I-69 near Davis Highway. Authorities later discovered that the Jeep involved in the crash had been stolen from the Detroit Police Department.

The suspect now faces multiple charges, including Receiving and Concealing a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Fleeing and Eluding Police, Conspiracy, Driving While License Suspended, Alteration of VIN with Intent to Mislead, and Resisting and Obstructing Police.

Both the stolen Jeep and the GMC SUV that was abandoned earlier are being processed for forensic evidence as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are still looking for the second Jeep, which was also seen fleeing the scene but has not been located.

The crash caused significant damage to the residence, but no injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangerous nature of high-speed pursuits, particularly on icy roads, and the ongoing issues surrounding stolen vehicles in Michigan.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information about the second vehicle or the suspects to come forward.