HARTSVILLE-TROUSDALE COUNTY SHERIFF鈥橲 BEAT
A sheriff鈥檚 deputy observed the pictured vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, rolling through a stop sign and crossing double lines. When vehicle finally stopped, the driver was transported to jail and charged with driving under the influence, reckless endangerment and possession of a handgun while under the influence.
Intakes, releases and other police activity from Aug. 27 through Sept. 3:
Thursday, Aug. 29: Eleazar Santiago-Enriquez, 25, of Lafayette, was arrested for drivers license violation. The bond was set at $1,500. The court date is Oct. 10.
Friday, Aug. 28: Marcos Barrera Estrada, 27, of Lafayette, was arrested for driver鈥檚 license 鈥 revoked/suspended/cancelled. Bond was set at $1,500. The court date is Oct. 10.
Saturday, Aug. 30: Francisco Javier-Garcia Colores, 25, of Lafayette, was arrested for driver鈥檚 license 鈥 revoked/suspended/cancelled. Bond was set at $1,500. The court date is Oct. 10.
Saturday, Aug. 30: Benjamin E. Mason, 40, of Antioch, was arrested for driver鈥檚 license 鈥 revoked/suspended/cancelled. The court date is Oct. 3.
Sunday, Aug. 31: Bruce Alexander Driggers, 33, of Castalian Springs, was arrested for domestic assault, driving under the influence and weapon: handgun while intoxicated: possession. Bond was set at $9,000. The court date is Nov. 21.
Sunday, Aug. 31: At approximately 8:54 p.m., a Sheriff鈥檚 Deputy conducted stationary radar on River Rd. A vehicle passed at 75 mph in a 45-mph zone. The gray 2008 Saturn Aura was stopped on River St. The foreign national driver stated he had no driver鈥檚 license or identification. The driver was asked to step out and was arrested. The driver complained of one cuff being twisted. The Deputy began to adjust the cuff. The driver slipped out of one handcuff and ran with one hand cuff still on. The deputy pursued on foot, the driver ran behind a building and then returned to his vehicle. A motor vehicle pursuit was initiated. The driver fled north on River St, traveling east on East Main St., McMurry Blvd. E., Highway 25 E., and north on Highway 10. Macon County was notified of the approaching pursuit. The driver fled at speeds more than 100 mph and passed cars. The driver drove into Macon County. Macon County Sheriff鈥檚 Office, Lafayette Police, TWRA and Red Boiling Springs aided. The driver intentionally swerved toward a patrol car. The driver traveled east on Hwy 52 at speeds more than 120 mph. In the city of Red Boiling Springs, the driver slammed on his brakes and turned north onto McClure St. and lost control of the car and crashed. After a brief foot chase, the driver was found in a field and taken into custody after a taser deployment. Macon County Sheriff鈥檚 Department, Lafayette Police Department, THP and Red Boiling Springs Police Department obtained charges on the driver. The driver was lodged in the Macon County jail. An investigation is underway to positively identify the driver. ICE was notified. Multiple charges are pending the driver鈥檚 return to Trousdale County.
Monday, Sept. 1: Travis King Carr, 47, of Hartsville, was arrested for driver鈥檚 license 鈥 revoked/suspended/cancelled. The court date is Oct. 10.
Monday, Sept. 1: Trenton Allen Ervin, 27, of Hartsville, was arrested for probation violation and weekender serving time. The bond was set at $500. The court date for probation violation is Sept. 12.
Tuesday, Sept. 2: Jennifer Leigh Swindle, 56, of Westmoreland, was arrested for failure to appear. Bond was set at $611. The court date is Sept. 5.
Wednesday, Sept. 3: Michael Ryan Young-Taylor, 27, of Smyrna, was arrested for failure to appear. No bond was listed. The court date is Sept. 5.
