Investigation Ongoing in Lawrence County Following Pursuit

A LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S PATROL VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE OVER THE WEEKEND AFTER A VEHICLE FLED FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT.

ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON A ETHRIDGE POLICE OFFICER ATTEMPTED TO THE STOP THE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY 43 HEADING SOUTH. DEPUTIES WITH THE LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MADE CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE IN THE AREA OF 1ST STREET IN LAWRENCEBURG AS IT CONTINUED SOUTHBOUND TOWARDS LEOMA.

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO TURN ONTO GLENDALE ROAD BUT DROVE THROUGH THE DITCH AND INTO A PARKING LOT AT GLENDALE AND HIGHWAY 43.

THE PURSUIT WAS CALLED OFF AFTER THE SUBJECT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE PARKING LOT AND HIT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE SHERIFF’S PATROL VEHICLE. THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.