Traffic on Interstate 69 near Washington, Indiana, came to a brief standstill Thursday when officers moved in on a vehicle carrying a Chicago man wanted on a murder warrant, then took him into custody on the side of the highway.
Traffic stop turns into felony arrest
Indiana State Police stopped the suspect’s vehicle on I-69 after getting word that a possible murder suspect was traveling along the interstate. Troopers conducted the stop and made the arrest without incident, according to WTHI.
Who police say they picked up
Local outlets identified the driver as 37-year-old Brandon D. Jones of Chicago. After the roadside stop, Jones was taken to the Daviess County Jail, where he was booked and held, as reported by WWBL. Authorities said he is being held for extradition back to Chicago in connection with the underlying homicide case in Illinois.
Multiple agencies on the scene
State troopers handled the initial stop, with backup from the Daviess County Sheriff's Office and the Washington Police Department. Officers said the arrest followed a tip about the suspect’s movements along I-69, according to WTHI.
Waiting on Chicago to make the next move
With Jones held on the murder warrant, county officials say he will stay in custody until Illinois authorities arrange to transfer him, per WWBL. Local reports note that details on the Chicago homicide case, including charging documents and court filings, are expected to come from prosecutors in Illinois.
