(Michigan City, IN) - An arrest has been made in connection with a hit and run driver in Michigan City having a gun with its serial number illegally removed.

 

Duane Mitchell, 22, of Michigan City was being held in the La Porte County Jail on $15,000 bond.

 

According to Michigan City Police, emergency responders about 5 p.m. yesterday were called to a motor vehicle accident at 138 E. Barker Ave.

 

Upon arrival, the driver had fled the scene of the crash but recovered from the scene was a firearm with an obliterated serial number. 

 

A woman was injured in the accident but her injuries were not believed serious. Further details about the accident, so far, have not been made available.

 

The alleged driver later identified as Mitchell was soon located.   He admitted being the driver and possessing the firearm knowing its serial number was no longer legible, police said.

 

Mitchell is being held on preliminary charges of Level 5 felony possessing a firearm with a removed serial number and Class A misdemeanor leaving the scene of a property damage crash with injury.

 

The charges will be made formal if a judge rules sufficient enough evidence exists for Mitchell to answer to the allegations in a courtroom.