Three 18-year-olds arrested after multi-state police pursuit tied to vehicle thefts

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police say three 18-year-olds believed to be part of an organized vehicle theft crew were taken into custody Sunday following a lengthy, multi-agency pursuit that stretched across state lines.

According to police, officers were monitoring a vehicle connected to a series of vehicle thefts when they attempted a traffic stop in the 9700 block of Dixie Highway.

Parker Campbell, Jahmari Crume, and Caleb McClean were observed in the area. Campbell was driving a silver Honda Odyssey, with McClean and Crume riding as passengers. The suspects reportedly fled after police tried to stop them, prompting a pursuit involving several LMPD divisions, including the Air Unit and Drone Unit, as well as Indiana State Police.

Investigators say Crume exited the vehicle first and was arrested after a short foot pursuit.

The chase crossed into southern Indiana before Campbell and McClean returned to Louisville in a different stolen vehicle. During the pursuit, police say a rifle was thrown from the vehicle and later recovered by detectives. Authorities also say the suspects were believed to be wearing body armor and had police-style equipment.

The pursuit ended downtown near Fourth and Main streets, where police say the suspects abandoned the vehicle and ran into a parking garage. Officers took them into custody without further incident.

All three suspects have been charged with engaging in organized crime, fleeing police in a motor vehicle, tampering with physical evidence, criminal mischief, as well as multiple other charges.

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