A juvenile from Paducah is facing several charges in Caldwell County following a multi-county pursuit that ended in a collision with deputies.
Caldwell County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Chris Noel states Deputy Jason Kirk was dispatched to Kentucky Highway 139 just after one Tuesday morning in reference to a multi-county pursuit of a subject considered armed and dangerous in a stolen white Buick. Deputy Kirk was southbound on KY 139 ahead of the pursuit when he observed the subject reportedly swerving in a very reckless manner clearly with no regard for his own safety, his passenger, or vehicular traffic.
As the subject approached Deputy Kirk from the rear, the driver attempted to ram the cruiser but Deputy Kirk took evasive action to avoid being struck. The driver then allegedly swerved toward the cruiser again and as Deputy Kirk was attempting the second evasive action to avoid collision, the driver struck the cruiser in the driver’s side, causing the back wheels of the cruiser to be lifted off the ground. Deputy Kirk was able to quickly regain control of the cruiser and then observed the driver lose control of the vehicle and wreck.
Upon further investigation it was revealed both the driver and a female passenger were juveniles. The driver, a 17-year-old male, was then charged with third degree assault of a peace officer, first degree wanton endangerment of a police officer, first degree wanton endangerment, resisting arrest, and first and second degree criminal mischief, as well as various lesser vehicle related charges. The male juvenile was then transported back to McCracken County by a McCracken County Deputy who was on scene.
The female passenger was uninjured and no charges were filed against her by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Kirk was not injured in the incident.
The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by several surrounding agencies who had joined in the pursuit, including the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office and Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.
