The Fishers Police Department (FPD) had a busy Friday.  Officers successfully apprehended a  suspect and thwarted a stolen vehicle incident in a joint effort with neighboring law enforcement agencies.

Friday’s arrest of James Baker, a Fishers resident, marked the culmination of efforts by the FPD’s intelligence unit and patrol division. Baker, a wanted individual with a string of outstanding warrants across multiple counties, was taken into custody on charges of Resisting Law Enforcement and providing a false name after attempting to evade officers.

Baker had been on police radar for some time, and when an FPD officer spotted him while on patrol, Baker attempted to flee but was promptly apprehended.

The laundry list of charges against Baker included multiple offenses across Marion, Hamilton, and Boone counties, ranging from Theft/Fraud and Criminal Mischief to Unauthorized Entry of Motor Vehicles. His extensive warrant portfolio had made him a priority for law enforcement agencies in the area.

However, the day’s events didn’t conclude with Baker’s arrest. Later that same day, FPD officers responded to a report of a stolen commercial vehicle. Swift action by law enforcement officers led to the owner’s quick cooperation, providing access to the vehicle’s GPS locator.

Utilizing real-time tracking via the provided login information, officers determined the stolen vehicle had traversed into another county. Coordinating with authorities in Madison and Grant Counties, the stolen vehicle was intercepted. Adrian Hall, from Fort Wayne, was detained by officers from collaborating agencies as the vehicle was brought to a halt.

Subsequently, Fishers Police took Hall into custody and transported him to the Hamilton County Jail on charges of Auto Theft.

Both Baker and Hall are currently in custody.