On Jan. 22 shortly after 11 p.m. deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office observed a red Dodge passenger vehicle northbound on I69 near the 210 mile marker. In running the car’s license plate, the return showed the vehicle reported as stolen. The deputy, waiting for backup officers to arrive before making a traffic stop, followed the vehicle to a McDonald restaurant near I69 and State Road 38 in Pendleton where, assisted by officers from the Fishers Police Department and the Indiana State Police, a felony traffic stop was conducted. The driver and two passengers were removed from the vehicle during the stop.

A female passenger, identified by others in the vehicle as Tori Hostetler, was handcuffed and placed in the back seat of a Sheriff’s Office patrol car while the other suspects involved were placed in other cars. During the investigation at the scene, Hostetler allegedly provided false identity information to the deputies. While the deputies were continuing their investigation, Hostetler was able to take the patrol car in which she had been placed and leave the scene. A pursuit, beginning in Pendleton, ensued through Madison County and in to Henry County. The pursuit ended when Hostetler crashed near 525 W and 200 N in Henry County.

After crashing the vehicle, Hostetler fled on foot and is currently being tracked by K9 officers. Hostetler is described as a white female, age 21, with shoulder length blonde hair, wearing a white or light gray long sleeve shirt, jeans, and possibly handcuffs. No weapons were taken from the patrol car and Hostetler is not believed to be armed. Hostetler is allegedly wanted on a warrant; however, the charges on the warrant are unavailable at this time.

The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody without incident.

Anyone with information on the location of Tori Hostetler should contact Hamilton County Public Safety Communications at 773-1282.

Agencies involved in the incident include the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Fishers Police Department, Indiana State Police, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Pendleton Police Department, and Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

Further information on suspects, charges, and apprehension of Hostetler will be issued those items become available.

Submitted release courtesy of the Hamilton Co. Sheriff’s Office.