Hopkinsville man among three arrested following pursuit in Logan County Tuesday

A high speed pursuit,, crash and foot pursuit led to the arrests of three men including a Hopkinsville man in Logan County Tuesday.

The Logan County Sheriff's Office said 21-year-old Kentrell Q. Pettus of Hopkinsville was driving a vehicle at 90 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour zone on US 68/80 near Auburn. 

Pettus fled away before crshing through a fence at Shaker Equipment and drove recklessly behind the building.

Pettus and two other males fled on foot but were quickly apprehended.  Authorities also discovered an open alcohol container and confirmed Pettus did not have a vailid drivers license.

Pettus was charged with eight counts which included reckless driving, speeding, fleeing or evading police, criminal mischief, leaving the scene of an accident and wanton endangerment.

In addition, 19-year-old Joseph Love of Lexington was charged with fleeing or evading police, leaving the scene of an accident and possession of marijuana.

A third man arrested has not beein identified nor have his charges been released by Logan County authorities.

photo:  Logan County Sheriff's Office