On Nov. 27, 2022 at approximately 9 p.m., Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deputies observed a vehicle in a business parking lot in the 500 block of Upton Avenue in the City of Springfield. Deputies recognized the vehicle because had fled from law enforcement earlier in the week. The driver of the vehicle was being sought for an active parole absconder warrant with the Michigan Department of Corrections.
As deputies tried to initiate contact with the vehicle and occupant, it fled southeast on Upton Avenue. The vehicle eventually crashed hitting a guardrail on Fountain Street, overturning landing on the railroad tracks. The pursuit lasted for approximately two minutes and traveled a mile and a half.
Deputies immediately called for ambulance and fire personnel. Deputies also had the railroad authorities contacted to stop all trains in that area. The subject was trapped in the vehicle and was extricated by fire personnel. The suspect was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect was identified as a 44-year-old male from Battle Creek. After being evaluated at the hospital the suspect was lodged at the Calhoun County Jail for an active parle absconder warrant, fleeing and eluding from police, and driving while license suspended.
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office were assisted on scene by Battle Creek Police Department, Battle Creek Fire Department, and LifeCare Ambulance.
