Divers recover loaded firearm in pond following police pursuit involving teenagers in Danville

Divers recover loaded firearm in pond following police pursuit involving teenagers in Danville

By Lindsay Doty

Divers with the Danville Fire Department recovered a loaded firearm from a neighborhood pond Monday evening that stemmed from a police pursuit and car crash.

The incident started around 5:30 p.m. when Danville Metropolitan Police responded to a disturbance call in the Four Oaks subdivision off 400 East in Danville.
According to police, citizens had reported individuals throwing items out of a car and causing a disturbance.
Danville officers responded to check on the situation and located the vehicle in the neighborhood. Investigators say as the officer was talking with the driver, he drove away.
“The vehicle took off from the officer. A pursuit from Four Oaks neighborhood followed, back towards the town of Danville and then wrapped back around,” said Public Information Officer Nate Lien with the Danville Metropolitan Police Department.
The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed near County Road 625 East and 150 South.
The driver and three others got out of the car and ran off, according to police.
Police say the pursuit ended when the driver crashed at County Road 625 East and 150 South. The driver and passengers ran off but were quickly located by officers. (Submitted photo)

With the help of the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Avon Indiana Police Department K9 Units, all four teenage suspects were taken into custody.

After the crash, officers say witnesses on Springwater Court had reported seeing one of the suspects throw a dark object in the pond. The Danville Fire Department dive team recovered that loaded firearm. A firearm was also located in the vehicle.

Divers with the Danville Fire Department assist police to locate a loaded firearm in a pond off Springwater Court in Danville following a police pursuit and crash. (Photo submitted by DMPD)

“We appreciate the strong partnership we have with the Danville Fire Department and appreciate their assistance, said Lien.
All four suspects are juveniles. Two have been charged with fleeing police and unlawful possession of a firearm and are being held at the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center. The other two have been released to their parents. Officers are meeting with prosecutors about their possible charges.

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