A Hopkinsville man is wanted in Paducah after fleeing from police on Thursday afternoon.
Paducah Police say their drug unit detectives spotted a vehicle being driven by 27-year-old Lawrence Edwards who was wanted on warrants for first-degree assault and parole violation. When they attempted to stop him he fled the area.
Police say Edwards was charged with shooting into a vehicle on March 21st in Christian County. He was convicted of several charges of theft of a firearm, tampering with a prisoner monitoring device, first-degree promoting contraband, and assault.
He was reportedly paroled on November 24, 2021, but has violated the terms of his parole.
If you have any information on Edwards’s whereabouts police ask that you call Paducah Police Department at 270-444-8550.
