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A 27-year-old man from Northville, Jack Maibach, was arrested after leading law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed chase through the Upper Peninsula that concluded on the Mackinac Bridge. The pursuit involved reckless maneuvers, including crashing through a toll gate and an attempted carjacking. Authorities apprehended Maibach after he attempted to escape on foot. He faces multiple felony charges, including fleeing and eluding, carjacking, and resisting arrest. This incident raises awareness of the dangers of high-speed pursuits on public safety.
St. Ignace, Michigan — A 27-year-old man from Northville, identified as Jack Maibach, was arrested on multiple felony charges following a turbulent high-speed car chase that concluded on the Mackinac Bridge. The pursuit began when Emmet County deputies engaged with Maibach, leading to dangerous maneuvers as the suspect evaded law enforcement through the Upper Peninsula.
The chase escalated when Maibach crashed through a gate arm at the toll booth while driving north on the Mackinac Bridge. According to authorities, he then proceeded to drive recklessly in the southbound lane of I-75. At one point, officers briefly lost sight of Maibach’s vehicle during the pursuit, heightening concerns for public safety as he sped away.
Eventually, Maibach’s vehicle became disabled near the entrance to the Mackinac Straits Hospital on State Street in St. Ignace. After his car became inoperable, he attempted to carjack another vehicle, which was occupied by a woman and her child. The woman successfully evaded Maibach, driving away as he clung to the outside of her vehicle. He eventually fell off, allowing the woman and her child to escape unharmed.
Law enforcement officials quickly responded to the scene, with officers from both St. Ignace Police Department and the Michigan State Police locating Maibach on foot in a nearby Hampton Inn parking lot. Upon attempt to take him into custody, the suspect reportedly resisted violently, complicating the arrest. The situation was brought under control with additional assistance from a Mackinac County deputy and a Sault Tribal Police officer.
Maibach is currently being held at the Mackinac County Jail following his arrest. He faces various charges, including three felonies: fleeing and eluding, carjacking, and resisting and obstructing an officer. These charges highlight the severity of his actions during the chase and attempted carjacking.
This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers that high-speed pursuits can pose to both law enforcement and the general public. The swift response from local law enforcement likely prevented what could have led to more severe consequences considering the suspect’s reckless behavior on the road.
Mackinac County law enforcement continues to investigate the incident. The community is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, ensuring the safety of all residents and visitors to the area.
As this case progresses, further updates from authorities will help clarify the circumstances surrounding Maibach’s actions and the ongoing impact on the local community.
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