Sheriff's Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black SUV near 44th Avenue and Grant Street in Gary, authorities said.The driver fled at a high rate of speed north on Grant Street, then entered westbound Interstate I-80/94 and traveled towardAnother Lake County police officer joined the pursuit and followed the driver to the 115th Street exit in Chicago.Lake County officers then attempted to perform a Precision Immobilization Technique to stop the fleeing vehicle.
The SUV struck a Lake County officer's patrol vehicle twice and eventually stopped, authorities said.were made aware of the suspects' approximate last known location and spotted the alleged driver in a marsh near South Doty Avenue.Officers located a 10 mm extended handgun magazine with 16 live rounds from the SUV.
Additionally, a .40 caliber magazine with two hollow-point live rounds in it and unopened packages of suspected marijuana were also located in the vehicle. Singleton was booked into a correctional facility in Cook County, pending extradition, authorities said.According to the Lake County Sheriff's Department, Singleton could face multiple charges including resisting law enforcement, refusing to identify himself, reckless driving and possession of marijuana. Additionally, he will face citations for traffic violations.
It was noted that he may face charges for spitting on a Chicago police officer during his arrest, authorities said.All the news you need to know, every day