OFFICE OF LAPEER COUNTY SHERIFF

3231 John Conley Drive

Lapeer, MI 48446

Media Release
Sheriff Scott McKenna Undersheriff Jeremy Howe

Lapeer County Sheriffs Pursuit

Thursday 11-23-2017 around 12:00 AM
City of Lapeer, County of Lapeer
Incident Number 170026886
Date and Time Released: Thursday 11-23-2017 at 11:00 AM
Prepared/Authorized by Sheriff McKenna

On this date at approximately midnight, Lapeer County Sheriffs Office was involved in a pursuit with
a vehicle that started in the parking lot of the County Jail. Traffic was minimal and the pursuit was at
moderate speeds. The actions and threats made by the suspect, prior to the pursuit, posed an
imminent threat to the public. This pursuit continued on westbound I-69 to Southbound M-15. An
Oakland County deputy was deploying stop sticks at the intersection of Southbound M-15 and
Seymour Lake Road when the fleeing suspect struck the Deputy.
The Oakland County Special Investigations Unit is investigating this tragic incident and Lapeer
County Sheriffs Office is working closely with the Investigations Unit and their investigation.
Lapeer County Sheriffs Office thoughts and prayers go out the family and friends of this fine Deputy
along with the entire Oakland County Sheriffs Office.
This investigation is on-going and further will be released when available.

Lapeer County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff Scott McKenna