The Mayfield Police Department said officers spotted a pick-up truck traveling on Paducah Road with no functioning head lamps. An officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver fled. A pursuit of the truck continued on Highway 121, crossing into Carlisle County.
The truck ran off the road to avoid spike strips, and the suspect fled on foot. Deputies searched a corn field, but the suspect could not be found.
Carlisle County deputies found and detained the suspect early Wednesday morning. He was identified as 19-year-old Adam Alexander of Mayfield. Alexander admitted to stealing the truck from a company in Mayfield.
Alexander was arrested and lodged in the Graves County Jail. He's charged with failure to illuminate head lamps, fleeing or evading, reckless driving and theft by unlawful taking auto.
