On January 23, the Scottsville Police Department and Allen County Sheriff’s Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a 2004 Dodge Durango being driven by 22-year-old Chelsea H. Bennett of Smithville, TN due to a traffic violation.
She failed to comply with officers’ attempts to stop her and fled from the police. According to the release, she led law enforcement on a multi-mile chase through Allen County.
During the pursuit, she crashed into a police cruiser causing significant damage. Officers deployed tire deflation devices that disabled her vehicle.
The chase concluded on Highway 100-W, almost three miles west of Scottsville. She was apprehended by law enforcement and taken to the Medical Center of Scottsville for an evaluation.
She is being held in the Allen County Detention Center without bond. She is facing multiple charges, including Attempted Murder of First Responder Peace Officer and Reckless Driving.
Bennett also has outstanding felony probation warrants in Tennessee.
Source: WBKO
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