WILX-TV reports authorities have made an arrest in the death of Ingham County Sheriff Deptuy Grant Whitaker.

John C. Kelsey II was arraigned on 1st degree fleeing/eluding causing death, a felony, and Operating a vehicle while suspended/revoked causing death, also a felony.

Kelsey is being held on $1 million dollars bond.

Last weekend, Whitaker joined a pursuit of a vehicle fleeing a traffic stop when his cruiser left the road, crashing into multiple trees and killing him.

A press conference is expected this afternoon.  Read more here.

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