(La Porte County, IN) - A rear end collision in snowy conditions Tuesday resulted in the arrest of a fugitive from La Porte. Additionally, one of the drivers was charged with not having a registered license.
According to La Porte County Police, the collision happened about 2 p.m. at 400 North and 900 West near Michigan City. Police said a Dodge Avenger driven by Latoia Powell of Michigan City struck the back end of a Chevy pick-up. Powell, 48, told the officer she had only received a learner’s permit, but a computer check of her identification showed her to be an unlicensed driver in Indiana.
During the stop, the reporting officer also learned a passenger in the same vehicle, Latavia Fleming, 49, also of Michigan City, had a warrant out for her arrest by the U.S. Marshal’s office in South Bend for Fraud. Fleming was taken into custody while Powell was given a summons to appear in court on allegations of not having a valid driver’s license. She was also cited on accusations of not having motor vehicle insurance.
There were no injuries reported in the collison.
