CARMEL, Ind. — Carmel officers arrested a woman after responding to reports of a person stealing mail.
The thefts were happening around on Staghorn Drive, which is near West 141st Street and Ditch Road. Officers were able to find a car that matched the description of the one used in the thefts. When they tried to stop the driver, she took off.
After a short pursuit, officers were able to get the car stopped and arrested 23-year-old Makayla Lynn Burkart. She's facing the following charges:
- Resisting law enforcement – Level 6 felony
- Theft – Class A misdemeanor
- Driving while suspended prior – Class A misdemeanor
- Criminal recklessness – B misdemeanor
Burkart also had outstanding warrants out of Marion and Grant counties and is being held on those as well.
