(La Porte County, IN) - On Sunday, County police arrested a man who was found punching a Toyota Prius while chasing it down the road.

 

According to a police report, 42-year-old Marshall Guthrie of La Porte was taking swings at a Toyota Prius while chasing it down CR 300 North. This was a little after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.

 

County police had just received a call of a reckless driver in Center Township in the area of 300 North and 400 West. Near that intersection officers located a 2022 Dodge pickup truck in the ditch, still running and still in gear.

 

Down the road they found Guthrie, barefoot, attacking a Toyota. The driver of the Prius told police that he had picked up Guthrie who was walking along the roadway. He said Guthrie had suddenly reached into the center console and grabbed a package of fishing hooks, a tape measure, and a pair of glasses, then bailed out of the vehicle. Due to Guthrie’s alleged erratic behavior, an officer tackled and subdued him.

 

In Guthrie’s backpack, officers found what they believe to be several hallucinogenic mushrooms. He was transported to a hospital for evaluation and now faces a bevy of potential charges. He is currently charged with leaving the scene of an accident, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle, theft, criminal mischief, and resisting law eforcement. Authorities are still investigating charges of OWI and possession of a controlled substance.