Tippecanoe County: This morning (2/11/2024), just after 2:00 a.m., Probationary Trooper Walters and his field training officer, Trooper Miramontes, were patrolling Veterans Memorial Parkway near 9th Street. Troopers attempted to stop a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan for speeding. The driver was later identified as Cole Williams, 28, from Crawfordsville, IN. Williams failed to stop and fled southbound on 9th Street before turning onto Valley Forge Road.
Troopers continued to pursue the Dodge eastbound on Valley Forge Road before it turned southbound on John Adams Road. The Dodge continued southbound and passed Pennypacker Mill Road before coming to a stop. Williams fled from his vehicle on foot but was safely taken into custody. Once Williams was in custody, troopers located suspected marijuana on his person.
During the course of the investigation, troopers were able to develop information to believe that Williams had operated the vehicle while under the influence. Williams was transported to an area hospital for a certified test before being transported to the Tippecanoe County Jail.
Arrest and preliminary Charges:
- Cole Williams, 28, from Crawfordsville, IN
- Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle - Level 6 Felony
- Resisting Law Enforcement - Class A Misdemeanor
- Possession of Marijuana - Class A misdemeanor
- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated - Endangerment - Class A Misdemeanor
- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated - Class C Misdemeanor
- Reckless Driving - Class C Misdemeanor
Trooper Miramontes and Probationary Trooper Walters were assisted at the scene by other troopers from the Lafayette Post, Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office, Lafayette Police Department, and Tippecanoe County EMS.
*All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.