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In Northville, a 27-year-old man faces multiple felony charges following a high-speed chase that ended in a carjacking attempt. Jack Maibach fled from police across the Mackinac Bridge, crashed through a toll booth, and was later apprehended after trying to steal a vehicle from a woman with a child. The incident raised significant safety concerns and highlighted the swift response from local law enforcement agencies.
Northville, Michigan – A 27-year-old local man, Jack Maibach, is facing multiple felony charges following a chaotic series of events that began with a high-speed chase and culminated in a failed carjacking attempt. The incident took place on Monday, May 19, after law enforcement attempted to pull Maibach over for speeding in Pellston at about 2 p.m.
Maibach initially evaded authorities by fleeing north across the Mackinac Bridge, leading to a pursuit that was ultimately abandoned by Emmet County Sheriff’s deputies for safety reasons. The authorities promptly informed Mackinac County officials, sharing the license plate number of Maibach’s vehicle.
During the chase, Maibach crashed his vehicle through a toll booth gate arm, leading to heightened concerns over public safety. After crossing the bridge, Maibach drove aggressively in the wrong direction, navigating northbound in the southbound lane of I-75. Police briefly lost track of him until the vehicle reached St. Ignace.
Eventually, Maibach’s vehicle became disabled near the entrance of Mackinac Straits Hospital on North State Street. It was here that he attempted to carjack a vehicle occupied by a woman and her child. However, the woman was able to escape, driving away while Maibach clung to the exterior of her car until he fell off.
Following this failed attempt, law enforcement found Maibach on foot in the parking lot of the nearby Hampton Inn. As officers attempted to arrest him, Maibach violently resisted, necessitating assistance from a Mackinac County Sheriff’s deputy and a Sault Tribal police officer to subdue him.
Maibach was ultimately arrested and taken to the Mackinac County Jail, where he now faces a significant legal battle. He has been charged with three felonies: fleeing and eluding, carjacking, and resisting and obstructing an officer. Additionally, he faces charges in Emmet County, which include one count of third-degree fleeing a police officer and three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon.
The incident has drawn attention to the rapid response of local law enforcement, as highlighted by Emmet County Sheriff Matt Leirstein. The collaborative efforts of deputies from the Emmet County Sheriff’s Department, Mackinac County authorities, and officers from the Sault Tribe played a critical role in bringing the situation to a close safely.
This series of events not only raised serious safety concerns along the busy Mackinac Bridge and surrounding areas but also highlighted the potential dangers of high-speed pursuits and the lengths individuals might go to evade arrest. As Maibach’s legal proceedings unfold, the situation serves as a reminder of the challenges law enforcement faces in maintaining public safety.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mackinac Bridge
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