HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Christian County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a brief pursuit of a suspect Tuesday evening, leading to an arrest and drug charges.
On Oct. 13 deputies attempted to stop a car driven by 51-year-old John Hill on McLean Street for a traffic violation, and he failed to stop, according to CCSO Public Information Officer John Godsey. The vehicle never got over 45 mph, and the pursuit ended on East Seventh Street, where deputies blocked his vehicle with the help of Hopkinsville Police.
During the pursuit, the suspect allegedly tossed a meth pipe out the window and was found with more meth and marijuana in his possession, along with drug paraphernalia after the pursuit.
Hill is facing multiple charges including traffic violations, wanton endangerment, second-degree fleeing or evading police, possession of meth, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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