A Carmel woman was arrested after a theft at a Noblesville nail salon escalated into a police chase, resulting in a confrontation with law enforcement and damage to police vehicles. According to a report by FOX59, the Noblesville Police Department responded to the reported theft at Nails and Lounge on Thursday evening. The business provided police with a description of the suspect's vehicle as she fled the scene.
During the pursuit, Michelle M. Mittler, 41, allegedly collided with at least two police cruisers before her vehicle was stopped on State Road 38 and Dooney Court. Running lights as she drove, Mittler was taken into custody without further incident, as noted by WISHTV. The chase concluded without injury to officers or bystanders, despite the damage sustained by the Noblesville Police Department and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department vehicles.
Mittler now faces a felony charge of resisting law enforcement with a vehicle and additional misdemeanor charges, including theft and operating while intoxicated. WTHR detailed the charges, highlighting the severity of the situation and its legal repercussions. The specific allegations are pending review by the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office.
The situation remains the subject of an ongoing investigation, ensuring all facts are considered and justice is being pursued diligently.
