Anthony John Coffey, 24, of Monee, Illinois, faces multiple felony charges after Lake County Sheriff’s officers say he led police on a high-speed chase across several Lake County roadways that ended on an interstate ramp in Highland, leaving an Indiana State Trooper seriously injured.
According to the probable cause affidavit, the incident began around 2:30 a.m. on February 9, 2026, when a deputy spotted a black Ford Mustang traveling at a high rate of speed on Interstate 80/94 near the Grant Street exit in Gary.
As officers tried to catch up, the driver allegedly shut off the vehicle’s lights while heading westbound over Cline Avenue in Highland. Officers activated their emergency lights and sirens, but the Mustang sped away, reaching speeds reported to exceed 130 miles per hour.
Court documents state the pursuit continued westbound before the vehicle exited at Indianapolis Boulevard in Hammond, made a U-turn, re-entered the interstate, and continued driving recklessly at speeds over 120 miles per hour. The chase then moved through Highland and Griffith, including Cline Avenue, 45th Avenue, Broad Street, Ridge Road, and back toward Cline Avenue, as officers attempted multiple Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuvers to stop the vehicle.
Indiana State Police ultimately performed a PIT maneuver on the eastbound Cline Avenue ramp, disabling the Mustang. Officers discovered Coffey and two female passengers inside the vehicle.
As officers approached, another police vehicle from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department struck an Indiana State Trooper during the incident.
The trooper was taken to a local hospital and treated for serious injuries. He has since been released and is expected to undergo a lengthy recovery. Lt. Weems, Commander of the Lowell Post, stated, “We are thankful that Trooper Haddon is expected to make a full recovery.”
Both female passengers reported head pain and were transported by ambulance for medical treatment.
According to court documents, Coffey later told officers he believed he could outrun police during the pursuit.
He is currently lodged in the Lake County Jail.
Charges filed February 9, 2026:
Resisting Law Enforcement — uses a vehicle and causes Serious Bodily Injury (Level 5 Felony)
Resisting Law Enforcement — causes Bodily Injury (Level 6 Felony)
Resisting Law Enforcement — causes Bodily Injury (Level 6 Felony)
Resisting Law Enforcement — causes Bodily Injury (Level 6 Felony)
Resisting Law Enforcement — operates a vehicle (Level 6 Felony)
Resisting Law Enforcement — operates a vehicle (Level 6 Felony)
Resisting Law Enforcement — uses a vehicle (Level 6 Felony)