MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — An Ohio woman who allegedly scammed thousands of dollars from credit unions before leading police on a high-speed chase has been arrested.
According to police, Mary Misener was arrested following reports to the Sheriff’s Office of fraudulent activity at Crane Federal Credit Union. According to the report, Misener entered the credit union’s lobby and presented a driver’s license that appeared to be counterfeit.
“She claimed to be a member of the credit union, but her actions raised suspicions among the workers,” WIBC reported. “The credit union immediately alerted the authorities to investigate the matter.”
Police say she withdrew $25,000 using false identification at Crane Credit Union branches in Plainfield and Franklin, the report states.
‘Refused to Stop’
“While driving north on N. Curry Road, deputies spotted a vehicle that matched the description provided by bank employees,” WIBC reported. “The woman driving the car refused to stop when deputies attempted to pull her over on Vernal Pike. Instead, she led police on a high-speed chase heading north on the busy I-69.
“Police say the woman driving a rental white Chevy Equinox drove erratically at speeds up to 120 mph.
Deputies from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office located the Equinox and resumed pursuit on I-69 near Liberty Church Road,” the report continued. “A Bargersville Police Department vehicle executed a successful PIT maneuver to end the chase.”
Cash Seized
WIBC said police reported seizing $3,944 in cash along with a stash of fake identification cards. Misener is facing multiple charges, including resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, reckless driving, identity deception, and leaving the scene of an accident.
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