NEW PALESTINE — Officials from the New Palestine Police Department and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) released more information surrounding a car chases that came into the county late last week.
New Palestine officers were dispatched to assist IMPD regarding a vehicle pursuit involving a possibly armed serious violent felon Thursday afternoon. Officers were told the vehicle pursuit was traveling eastbound on U.S. 52, heading toward New Palestine.
Multiple New Palestine officers responded and were able to effectively place tire deflation devices, commonly known as stop sticks, just west of the intersection of South 500W and U.S. 52 in attempts to end the pursuit. The stop sticks were successful in deflating all four tires on the suspect vehicle.
The pursuit came to an end at the intersection of US 52 and Depot Street, due to a pit maneuver being performed on the vehicle by IMPD. Responding officers were then able to take the subject, Tommie Gordon of Indianapolis, safely into custody without further incident.
During a search of the vehicle, officials found 25 Fentanyl pills; 67 grams of methamphetamine and a loaded shotgun.
Officials from IMPD noted that Gordon is on federal probation for firearms and being in possession of a pipe bomb during a state police investigation.
“We will be pushing to take this case federal,” IMPD officials said in a release. “This was a great investigation from start to finish. A special thanks to the New Palestine Police Dept., Hancock Co. Sheriffs Dept., IMPD K9, and IMPD Interdiction. What a great team effort.”
Gordon was arrested and transported by IMPD officers to Marion County. Gordon was charged with resisting law enforcement, dealing methamphetamine, dealing in a narcotic, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a narcotic, and felon in possession of a firearm.
Out of abundance of caution, and due to the proximity of the vehicle pursuit, New Palestine officers requested New Palestine High School go on a safe-secure status to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
“We would like to thank the school for their quick response and trusting our department,” chief Bob Ehle said in a release. “We would also like to thank IMPD News, and the Hancock County 911 Center for their effective teamwork in apprehending this serious violent felon.”
