CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKRN) -- Two weeks after a woman was taken into custody in connection with a pursuit that stretched from Southern Kentucky into Middle Tennessee, authorities announced a man is also facing charges in the case.
According to the Christian County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 6:45 p.m. on April 22, a deputy noticed two vehicles backed into a wooded area near Carter Road and Barkers Mill Road "in what appeared to be suspicious activity." When the deputy approached, both vehicles reportedly sped off, leading to a chase that crossed into Clarksville.
Authorities said they pursued the first vehicle -- driven by 23-year-old Jordyn Purcell -- while the second vehicle fled separately. Law enforcement eventually apprehended her without further incident on Tiny Town Road in Clarksville.
During the investigation, officials said Purcell admitted to trying to flee due to recent marijuana use and identified the second driver. In addition, a search of the vehicle reportedly led to the discovery of marijuana, which was seized as evidence.
Deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office took Purcell into custody while Christian County deputies sought warrants, according to authorities.
Law enforcement said Purcell was extradited from Montgomery County and charged on April 25 with the following offenses:
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- First-degree fleeing or evading law enforcement
- First-degree wanton endangerment
- Disregarding a stop sign
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of marijuana
Following further investigation, officials said they obtained a warrant for the second suspect: 24-year-old Donovan Ball of Woodlawn, Tennessee.
On Tuesday, May 6, authorities said Ball was served with the Christian County warrant at the Christian County Sheriff’s Office and then transported to the Christian County Jail for the charges listed below:
- Speeding 26 mph or more over the limit
- Reckless driving
- First-degree fleeing or evading law enforcement (motor vehicle)
- First-degree wanton endangerment
- Disregarding a stop sign
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of marijuana
- Operating on a suspended or revoked operator's license
No additional details have been released about this case.