Tennessee Highway Patrol, Woodbury Police Department and Cannon County Sheriff’s Department worked together Thursday afternoon and evening to bring a 17 year-old male from Hamilton County into custody.
Trooper Coppinger of the Tennessee Highway Patrol was on routine traffic patrol when an automobile sped past his vehicle. The car was traveling 81 miles an hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. Coppinger gave pursuit. The vehicle reached 120 miles an hour, however the suspect later informed local officials that he reached 160 miles an hour. During the pursuit, the suspect’s vehicle sideswiped two vehicles before crashing on McBroom Street.
Woodbury Police and Sheriff’s Department deputies along with additional members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol were aided by a helicopter and the Cannon 911 center resources. The public was notified by the alert system of the 911 center. The public assisted in sending tips to the location of the suspect.
The juvenile was on the run from Department of Children Services in Hamilton County. His trail over the past month had him in Alabama. In that state he faces charges for auto theft and multiple robberies. When he was taken into custody, he had a stolen gun in his possession.
The entire period from entering the city to being taken into custody extended over several hours.
The juvenile has been returned to Hamilton County will be is facing numerous charges.
Trooper Coppinger commented that was thankful that no one was injured during the ordeal.