Speeds did not exceed 40MPH
(BROOKVILLE, Ind.) – Franklin County deputies received a report of a domestic dispute inside of a vehicle on Thursday afternoon.
The vehicle was traveling west on U.S. 52 toward Brookville, police said.
Deputies say found the vehicle and tried to initiate a traffic stop, however, the the driver led them on a pursuit.
Speeds did not exceed 40 miles per hour until the chase came to an end on Fifth Street and Short Street in Brookville.
Police identified the driver of the car as 34-year-old Jamie Lynn Benoit of Cleves, Ohio.
The passenger in the car was identified as 27-year-old Matthew J. Hubbard of Cincinnati.
Deputies said there was a 1-year-old child in the vehicle who was placed into the custody of the Department of Child Services.
Benoit was arrested on charges including Resisting Law Enforcement, Neglect of a Dependent and Possession of Marijuana. She also had a warrant for receiving stolen property in Ohio, police added.
Hubbard was charged with Possession of Marijuana.
Deputies continue to investigate and more charges could be pending.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department emphasized that Benoit’s and Hubbard’s preliminary charges are for booking and bail purposes only. Once the investigation is completed, Deputies will forward their investigation to the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of what, if any, formal charges will be filed.
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