Trigg County man arrested after high-speed pursuit, collision with cruiser

A Trigg County man was charged with running into a police cruiser during a high-speed pursuit on Friday night.

Deputies attempted to stop 27-year-old Orlando Wilkerson's vehicle on Blackhawk Road, but they said he fled at speeds of over 100 mph. At one intersection, deputies said Wilkerson turned his vehicle around and struck the deputy’s cruiser. The collision resulted in disabling Wilkerson’s car.

Police said Wilkerson was extremely combative and refused to get on the ground, then got back into his vehicle and locked the door. K9 Bolo had to be employed as well as a taser before Wilkerson could be taken into custody.

A loaded handgun was reportedly found in Wilkerson’s car. 

He was arrested on several charges including wanton endangerment of a police officer, fleeing or evading police, reckless driving and DUI.