The Fort Wayne Police Department has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating Brandon Tyrone Vershon Pearson, a 28-year-old man wanted for his involvement in a fatal car chase. According to a press release from the city's official website, Pearson is facing multiple felony charges including a Level 3 charge of resisting law enforcement as well as charges related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and causing death, reckless homicide, and driving while suspended, all stemming from an incident in April that resulted in the death of Jamela Hathaway.
The pursuit, which began after Pearson reportedly fled from police, ended tragically in a crash that claimed Hathaway's life; in addition to the charges connected to this incident, Pearson is also wanted on an unrelated Level 5 felony warrant for neglect of a dependent causing serious bodily injury, the situation has now escalated with the involvement of the wider community as law enforcement officers ask for any information regarding Pearson’s whereabouts, urging anyone with potentially valuable knowledge to contact Crime Stoppers or the Allen County Warrants division at the numbers provided in their statement.
Authorities have encouraged the public to contribute any details which may aid in Pearson's capture by reaching out to Crime Stoppers at (260) 436-7867, or by using the P3 Tips app, assuring anonymity for those who wish to provide information without directly revealing their identity. Additionally, direct contact with the Allen County Warrants office is available via (260) 449-3343 for anyone who might have pertinent information relating to Pearson's location or recent activities.
