WATCH: Police chase in South Bend ends in arrest
By:
Kate Uebler
Posted: May 26, 2025 10:16 PM EDT | Updated: May 26, 2025 10:21 PM EDT

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UPDATE (8:27p.m.): On May 27, the Saint Joseph County Prosecutor's Office filed charges against 35-year-old Carla Merriweather in connection with the police chase that occurred late Memorial Day night.
Merriweather was charged with:
- Auto Theft
- Resisting Law Enforcement (using a vehicle)
- Auto Theft (with prior)
- Resisting Law Enforcement (with Prior)
Merriweather remains in Saint Joseph County Jail.
A court date has not been released.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Police Department responded to a call of a vehicle pursuit at around 9:30 p.m. that started in the 2700 block of Westmoor Street in South Bend.
Police were attempting to stop a stolen vehicle, with the police chase ending in the area of Woodlawn Boulevard and Portage Avenue.
The suspect has been arrested and was taken to the Saint Joseph County Jail.
ABC57 will update as we confirm more.
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