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\nAfter a three-day jury trial, a verdict has been reached for a suspect who took authorities on a reckless chase through Hopkins County in 2021.<\/p>\n
\nAfter a three-day jury trial, a verdict has been reached for a suspect who took authorities on a reckless chase through Hopkins County in 2021.<\/p>\n
According to the Hopkins County Commonwealth\u2019s Attorney, Joseph Franklin was found guilty of Speeding 35 Miles Per Hour Over the Speed Limit, Reckless Driving, two counts of Disregarding a Traffic Control Device, two counts of 1st Degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, 1st Degree Wanton Endangerment, 2nd Degree Wanton Endangerment, Tampering wish Physical Evidence, 1st Degree Trafficking in 2 or More Grams of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Degree Possession of Methamphetamine and 1st Degree Criminal Mischief.<\/p>\n
On August 18, 2021, deputies say they tried to stop Franklin on US 41 near Hopkins County Central High School, but he took off and led law enforcement officials on a dangerous pursuit.<\/p>\n
Authorities alleged Franklin threw meth out the window as they chased him through Earlington and Mortons Gap.<\/p>\n
Ten miles into the pursuit, deputies say Franklin crashed in the White City Wildlife Management Area and ran into the woods.<\/p>\n
He was later caught riding in the back of a truck near Kentucky 2171.<\/p>\n
The commonwealth\u2019s attorney said the jury also heard evidence of Franklin\u2019s prior felony criminal history and found him guilty of 1st Degree Persistent Felony Offender.<\/p>\n
The jury recommended a sentence of 20 years for his crimes. According to court records, Franklin will be sentenced on August 28, 2023.
\nSource: WBKO<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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