(Michigan City, IN) - Two teenagers and a 12-year-old were arrested last night following a high-speed chase from Michigan City to Porter County at around 10 p.m. following a description being given of a vehicle possibly connected to a shooting, according to Indiana State Police.

 

A Volkswagen Jetta was also reported stolen.

 

A state police trooper spotted the vehicle on Franklin Street near the Meijer and attempted to stop it, but the driver accelerated before veering onto Interstate 94 a short time later. Upon making it to the Indiana 49 overpass near Chesterton, the driver performed a U-turn and began traveling the wrong way up an entrance ramp when their vehicle was disabled upon ultimately hitting a concrete barrier.

 

Three of the individuals remained in the vehicle and were taken into custody. Police said the fourth took off running and managed to elude officers despite a search of the area.

 

A handgun was allegedly recovered from the backseat floorboard of the vehicle. However, no information has been released about the report of a shooting, which remains under investigation by Michigan City Police.

 

The juveniles are being held on several charges including Auto Theft, Theft of a Firearm, and Resisting Law Enforcement.