Indiana State Police Pursuit Near Chesterton Ends With One Person in Custody and a Late-Morning Lockdown at Brummitt Elementary After Officers Reported a Weapon in the Vehicle

Indiana State Police Pursuit Near Chesterton Ends With One Person in Custody and a Late-Morning Lockdown at Brummitt Elementary After Officers Reported a Weapon in the Vehicle

CHESTERTON, IN — One person is in custody after a traffic stop turned into a short vehicle chase near Brummitt Elementary in Chesterton and prompted a late-morning lockdown Thursday. Indiana State Police said the driver fled during the stop, which set off the response near the school. Troopers reported that officers later discovered a weapon inside the vehicle after the driver ran. The lockdown at Brummitt Elementary was lifted once police deter…