An early morning pursuit on September 12 led to the apprehension of a 21-year-old auto burglary suspect, Jarius Henderson, after a coordinated effort between Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies and the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office. The pursuit, which crossed state lines, was initiated when Henderson allegedly fled from the scene of an auto burglary in progress in Southeast Shelby County, as reported on the Shelby County Sheriff's Office's social media.
The incident escalated when Henderson, upon being confronted by deputies at the Tapestry Forest Creek Apartments, drove the vehicle toward the officers and they had to sidestep hastily to avoid injury; the chase set off from there, lasting until the suspect's car was rendered inoperable by spike strips deployed by DeSoto County Deputies, details from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office's social media suggest that spike strips and "other techniques" were crucial in ending the pursuit.
Henderson, now in custody, faces multiple charges from each county, including Felony Theft of Property, Felony Evading Arrest, Aggravated Assault Against a Law Enforcement Officer (Using a Motor Vehicle), and Evading Arrest; additionally, he was found with a stolen vehicle from Olive Branch, MS, as stated in the Shelby County Sheriff's Office's post.
Adding to the narrative is Henderson's prior run-ins with the law: as documented by Shelby County criminal docket sheets, he accepted guilt on May 13 for attempted theft of a firearm and theft of property exceeding $1,000 value and on the following day for aggravated burglary, possession of a prohibited weapon, and theft of a firearm, his sentences ranged from 49 days with credit for time served to three years of supervised probation, yet here we are again with the wheels of justice churning as he awaits extradition back to Shelby County.
In light of the coordinated law enforcement response, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office has extended gratitude to the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office for their assistance in the apprehension of the suspect.
