The Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a theft in progress on Sunnyside Gott Road early Saturday morning.
When deputies arrived, they say they heard someone jump a cattle gate/fence.
A man, later identified as 34-year-old William Wright of Nashville, TN, was located near a wood line in the 200 block of Sunnyside Gott Road.
As deputies announced their presence to Wright, he immediately fled on foot. Deputies chased him through a field before he was finally arrested.
During the investigation, deputies found Wright was in possession of several credit cards and ID cards. It was also found that Wright had damaged a victim’s vehicle and stolen a wallet from inside.
Wright was lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail and charged with Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, TBUT or DISP – Contents from Vehicle (U / 500), Public Intoxication (excludes alcohol), Fleeing or Evading Police – 1st Degree (On Foot), Tampering with Physical Evidence (2 Counts), Possession of Marijuana, and Promoting Contraband.
Source: WBKO
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