man charged with multiple crimes after fleeing deputy
individual facing numerous charges following escape from officer.
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In Daviess County, Kentucky, a 51-year-old man named Roy Wright is facing a slew of charges after leading officers on a high-speed chase. The incident began when deputies spotted an SUV speeding on Veach Road near Higdon Road.
Upon further investigation, deputies identified the driver as Wright. He was observed running a stop sign, prompting law enforcement to initiate a traffic stop. However, Wright refused to comply and instead accelerated, leading officers on a pursuit.
Despite the deputies’ attempts to stop him, Wright continued to evade capture. Eventually, the officers lost sight of him near Cemetery Street. However, their perseverance paid off as they located the abandoned SUV in the 1800 block of Alexander Avenue.
Shortly thereafter, Wright was apprehended in the vicinity. A search of the area yielded a baggie containing several grams of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia that Wright had attempted to discard.
Following his arrest, Wright was taken to the Daviess County Detention Center where he is now facing a litany of charges, including disregarding stop signs, failure to signal, disregarding traffic lights, fleeing from police in a motor vehicle, criminal trespassing, operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances, and trafficking in controlled substances.
Charges Faced by Roy Wright:
- Disregarding Stop Sign (2 counts)
- Failure to or Improper Signal
- Disregarding a Traffic Control Device – Traffic Light
- Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle)
- Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree
- Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Controlled Substances, 1st Offense
- Trafficking in Controlled Substances, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Greater Than 2 Grams Meth)
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1. Man charged with multiple offenses running from deputy
2. Man charged with multiple offenses fleeing deputy.
