Two arrested on multiple charges after MPD traffic stop

MARQUETTE — Two subjects who were involved in a police pursuit have been arrested.

On Friday around 2:23 A.M., an Officer of the Marquette Police Department observed a vehicle traveling southbound on North Third Street that was aggressively swerving. After initiating a traffic stop, the suspect’s vehicle rapidly accelerated and attempted to elude the police.

The vehicle then failed to negotiate a curve on Blaker Street and crashed through a guardrail, went down an embankment, and landed in some trees. The driver was identified as Levi Latulip, 26, of Cooks who was arrested for operating while impaired, eluding a police officer 3rd degree, possession of marijuana, and resisting and obstructing police.

The passenger, a 26-year-old Traverse City man, was also arrested for possession of marijuana. Minor injuries were reported. The two were lodged at the Marquette County Jail.