News Summary
A 27-year-old man from Northville, Michigan was arrested after a high-speed police chase ending in an attempted carjacking near the Mackinac Bridge. The incident began when police tried to stop the man for speeding, leading to a reckless pursuit across the bridge and the wrong-way driving on Interstate 75. Authorities called off the chase due to public safety concerns. After his vehicle became disabled near a hospital, he attempted to carjack a woman but was apprehended shortly afterward. He faces multiple felony charges.
St. Ignace, Michigan – A 27-year-old man from Northville, Michigan, was arrested following a high-speed police chase that culminated in an attempted carjacking near the Mackinac Bridge on May 19, 2025. Jack Maibach is now facing multiple felony charges after leading law enforcement on a dangerous pursuit that spanned across significant roadways and posed a hazard to the public.
The incident began shortly before 2 p.m. when the Emmet County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop Maibach’s vehicle for speeding in Pellston, approximately 18 miles south of the iconic Mackinac Bridge. Despite the deputies’ efforts, Maibach fled northward across the bridge, a move that led authorities to call off the pursuit due to safety concerns for both Maibach and other motorists.
After crossing the bridge, Maibach drove in the wrong direction, navigating north in the southbound lane of Interstate 75 toward St. Ignace. During this reckless endeavor, he crashed through a toll gate at the bridge. Shortly thereafter, Maibach’s vehicle became disabled near Mackinac Straits Hospital, where the situation escalated further.
While at the hospital, Maibach allegedly made an attempt to carjack a vehicle being driven by a woman who had a child in the passenger seat. The woman managed to escape, despite Maibach clinging to the outside of her vehicle. He ultimately fell off as she drove away from the scene. After attempting to flee on foot, Maibach was apprehended by law enforcement at the Hampton Inn on State Street in St. Ignace.
Law enforcement agencies involved in the incident included the St. Ignace Police Department, Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office, and Sault Tribal Police. Their collaborative response was crucial in safely resolving the situation and ensuring that no further harm came to the public.
Following his arrest, Maibach was charged with three felonies: carjacking, fleeing and eluding, and obstructing a police officer. Additional charges are being explored in Emmet County, notably third-degree fleeing and three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. He was lodged at the Mackinac County Jail and subsequently arraigned in the 92nd District Court, where his bond was set at $25,000.
Maibach is scheduled to appear for a court hearing on June 3, 2025, as the judicial system prepares to address the serious nature of his offenses. In a statement regarding the incident, Emmet County Sheriff Matt Leirstein acknowledged the effective teamwork among various law enforcement entities involved, highlighting their commitment to public safety and efficient crisis resolution.
The community remains on alert following this incident, emphasizing the importance of public safety amidst such reckless behavior. Authorities are expected to increase patrols in the area to ensure the safety of residents and visitors alike.
This event serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by high-speed chases and the critical role law enforcement plays in maintaining order and public safety, especially in busy tourist areas like those surrounding the Mackinac Bridge.
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