carjacking incident led to two inmates facing serious charges after pursuit.
On April 12, Kentucky State Police Post 2 Dispatch were notified of a carjacking and assault incident at the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree located at 230 South Madisonville Street in Crofton.
Christian County Dispatch advised the incident possibly involved two escaped inmates from the Christian County Detention Center who walked away from a work detail a short time prior.
Troopers located the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the Western Kentucky Parkway near the 60 mile-marker; however, the driver refused to stop and fled northbound on the parkway at high speeds.
The pursuit continued through Muhlenberg, Ohio, and Grayson counties, where the vehicle was ultimately stopped near the 108 mile-marker. Assisting agencies used a tire deflation device, successfully stopping the vehicle.
Law enforcement identified the driver as escaped inmate 30 year-old Elijah Boodoosignh, of Hopkinsville. Boodoosignh was charged with the following:
Fleeing or evading police
1st degree in a motor vehicle
Speeding 26 mph or greater on a limited access road
Reckless driving; wanton endangerment 1st degree
Fleeing or evading police 2nd degree
Resisting arrest
Possession of marijuana
Possession of alcohol beverage in a motor vehicle
License to be in possession
Escape 2nd degree
A passenger, who also escaped the detention center, was identified as 39 year-old James Stull, of Covington. He was charged with escape 2nd degree. A second passenger was identified as 31 year-old Caitlyn Burchett, of Louisville.
Burchett was not charged.
Boodoosignh was lodged in the Muhlenberg County Detention Center, and Stull was transported back to the Christian County Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing.
Source: WBKO
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