Lengthy Calhoun County Car Chase Results In Arrests
Two suspects were captured, following a lengthy car chase through Calhoun County, which began around 9:45 am, Friday morning.
The pursuit began when Emmett Township Public Safety Officers were called to the Harper Village area on a retail fraud incident. Upon arrival, the officers attempted to stop the vehicle which the suspects were driving. As the chase began it was confirmed that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Kalamazoo County.
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Approximately 10 miles later, the suspects ditched the vehicle in the Wattles Park area and fled the scene on foot. With the aid of Battle Creek Police and Calhoun County Sheriff Deputies, a perimeter was set and a Battle Creek K-9 team located the suspects hiding in a camper in the backyard of a local residence.
An 18-year-old Battle Creek youth has been ordered to stand trial in a shooting last year of another teenager.
The case against Tyshaan Williams of Battle Creek was sent to Calhoun County Circuit Court on Wednesday following a preliminary hearing before District Judge Michelle Richardson.
Williams is charged with assault with intent to murder, carrying a concealed weapon and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
He faces a maximum prison sentence of up to life if convicted.
Williams was arrested after Battle Creek police said Damaunte Turner had been shot in the neck while riding his bicycle in the first block of Orchard Place about 3:20 p.m. on June 13.