News Summary
A 27-year-old man from Northville, Jack Douglas Maibach, was apprehended after a high-speed chase across the Mackinac Bridge. The pursuit began in Emmet County and escalated when Maibach crashed through a toll gate. After making dangerous maneuvers, including attempting to carjack a vehicle with a woman and child inside, he was arrested near a Hampton Inn. Maibach faces multiple felony charges, and his actions highlight the challenges faced by law enforcement during high-speed pursuits.
St. Ignace, MI – A 27-year-old man, Jack Douglas Maibach, from Northville, was apprehended by law enforcement after a dramatic high-speed chase that stretched across the Mackinac Bridge on May 19, 2025. The pursuit began shortly after 2 p.m. when police attempted to stop Maibach for speeding in Emmet County.
Initially, Maibach fled the scene, prompting law enforcement to engage in a vehicle chase. During the pursuit, he crashed through a toll booth gate arm and recklessly drove northbound in the wrong lane of I-75, endangering both himself and other drivers. As safety was a paramount concern, Emmet County deputies ultimately opted to terminate the chase but promptly notified Mackinac County authorities about the escalating situation. This coordination was crucial as the chase progressed across the iconic Mackinac Bridge into St. Ignace.
Maibach’s vehicle was disabled near the entrance of the Mackinac Straits Hospital on North State Street in St. Ignace. While attempting to evade capture, he made an alarming attempt to carjack a vehicle occupied by a woman and her young child. The woman managed to escape the potentially perilous situation by driving away with Maibach clinging to the outside of her car until he fell off. Fortunately, both she and her child were unharmed during the encounter.
After being dislodged from the vehicle, Maibach fled on foot but was ultimately located in the parking lot of the Hampton Inn. Upon his arrest, he displayed violent resistance, necessitating the intervention of a Mackinac County deputy and a Sault Tribal Police officer to bring him into custody. Following the intense encounter, Maibach was lodged at the Mackinac County Jail.
As a result of his actions, Maibach faces several serious charges, including fleeing and eluding police, carjacking, and resisting and obstructing an officer, all of which are classified as felonies. In addition, he also faces three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon stemming from an earlier incident in Emmet County. A bond of $25,000 has been set for Maibach, and he is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing on June 3, 2025.
Multiple law enforcement agencies played a role in responding to and managing the situation. These included the St. Ignace Police Department, Michigan State Police, Emmet County Sheriff’s Office, Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office, Mackinaw City Police Department, and the Mackinac Bridge Authority. The effective coordination and professionalism exhibited by these various agencies received commendation from Sheriff Matt Leirstein, who highlighted the collaborative effort in handling the dangerous incident safely.
This incident brings focus to the challenges law enforcement faces during high-speed pursuits and the importance of inter-agency collaboration in ensuring public safety. As the case progresses, further details are expected to emerge during the court proceedings, which will assess the full extent of Maibach’s actions and the consequences he will face under the law.
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