On Thursday, Troopers with the Kentucky State Police and Deputies with the Graves County Sheriff's Office were alerted of a vehicle driving recklessly in the Pryorsburg area of Graves County.
Troopers and Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle as the driver fled on US Highway 45 toward Wingo. The driver reportedly attempted to cause officers to strike the rear of his vehicle after accelerating at a high rate of speed then slamming on the brakes. The driver then allegedly began striking the rear bumper and passenger side door of the KSP cruiser. The Trooper slowed down to allow the driver to pass, however the driver reportedly struck the cruiser again.
A short time later the suspect abandoned the vehicle in a field, which led to a foot pursuit. Troopers and Deputies searched the area and interviewed several individuals. This led them to a home on Pritchard Road, where they found the suspect.
The Kentucky State Police are charging the juvenile with attempted murder of an officer, first degree criminal mischief, two counts of first degree wanton endangerment, and first degree fleeing or evading.
The Graves County Sheriff's Office is charging the juvenile with first offense DUI, first degree wanton endangerment, first degree fleeing or evading, first degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), first degree criminal mischief, third degree terroristic threatening, third degree criminal trespassing, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding and other traffic violations.
The Graves County Sheriff's Office is charging the juvenile with first offense DUI, first degree wanton endangerment, first degree fleeing or evading, first degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), first degree criminal mischief, third degree terroristic threatening, third degree criminal trespassing, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding and other traffic violations.
He was lodged in the McCracken County Juvenile Detention Center.
