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Posted By: The Reporter September 8, 2025
On Thursday, Sept. 4 at approximately 6:47 p.m., Noblesville police officers responded to a report of a theft at the Nails and Lounge, 12831 Campus Pkwy., Noblesville.
While en route to the business, the complainant reported that the suspect had left the scene and provided officers with a vehicle description.
Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle near State Road 32 and Promise Road. Officers initiated a traffic stop at SR 32 and 19th Street; however, the suspect refused to stop.
The suspect then led police on a vehicle pursuit westbound through downtown Noblesville and continued west on State Road 38. Officers successfully deployed tire deflation devices at the intersection of SR 38 and Hague Road resulting in all four tires on the suspect’s vehicle being flattened. The suspect continued to flee in her vehicle during which time she is alleged to have collided with at least two police vehicles before finally coming to a stop on SR 38 and Dooney Court in Noblesville.
The suspect, Michelle M. Mittler, 41, Carmel, was taken into custody without further incident.
Mittler was transported to Riverview Health in Noblesville for evaluation before being taken to the Hamilton County Jail where she was booked on the following preliminary charges:
- Theft: I.C. 35-43-4-2 (Class A Misdemeanor)
- Resisting Law Enforcement w/ Motor Vehicle: I.C. 35-44.1-3-1 (Level 5 Felony)
- Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated: I.C. 9-30-5-1 (Class A Misdemeanor)
No citizens or officers were injured as a result of this incident. Police vehicles from the Noblesville Police Department and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department did sustain damage during the pursuit.
A charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
