Police Pursue Driver Wearing Body Armor Monday
Monday morning at approximately 2:00 a.m., Indiana State Trooper Riley Hieb was patrolling I-80/94 when he attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Equinox for speeding, 93 mph, according to Sgt. Glen Fifield.
Trooper Hieb attempted to stop the vehicle however the vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit continued east where officers were able to place stop sticks at multiple locations, resulting in the vehicle’s tires being deflated. The driver finally stopped at the 41.5 mile-marker in LaPorte County when the vehicle became completely disabled.
The driver and passenger were taken into custody. During the arrest, a loaded .40 caliber handgun was found to be in the possession of the passenger. It was also determined that the driver of the vehicle was wearing body armor.
Both subjects were transported to the Lake County Jail for processing. The driver, Ronnie Hill, 47, from Harvey, IL, is preliminarily charged with the following:
- Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle- Level 6 Felony
- Wearing Body Armor While Committing a Felony- Level 6 Felony
- Reckless Driving- Class C Misdemeanor
The passenger, Antwonne Strong, 26, from Dolton, IL, is being held for Possession of a Handgun No Permit- Class A Misdemeanor.
All persons named are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court. All charges mentioned are merely accusations, actual charges will be determined by the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office.
