SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Two people have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation surrounding illegal drug activity in South Bend.

Officials say, on Wednesday, around 4:30 p.m., officers with the South Bend Police Department’s Strategic Focus Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle on the northeast side of South Bend when the vehicle sped off, leading officers on a pursuit.

During the pursuit, officers observed suspected drugs and U.S. currency being tossed out of the suspect’s vehicle.

Assisting patrol officers deployed stop sticks, which helped disable the suspect’s vehicle, bringing the pursuit to an end near Lincoln Way West and Blaine Avenue. Two males inside the vehicle were detained.

Officers recovered approximately six pounds of suspected methamphetamine and approximately $8,000 that were discarded during the pursuit.

No one was injured.

29-year-olds Keith Spann Jr. and Diquan Crockett were arrested on several charges, including dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and resisting law enforcement.

The suspects are being held at the St. Joseph County Jail, where they await formal charging decisions from the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation.

If you suspect drug activity in your neighborhood, you can leave an anonymous tip by calling Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP.