A high-speed police chase that began in Memphis resulted in a crash and the arrest of four individuals in Southaven, as reported by multiple sources. The Southaven Police Department confirmed that four suspects now face several charges stemming from the pursuit that disrupted the quiet of a Sunday afternoon.
The chain of events was set in motion near Elvis Presley Boulevard and Shelby Drive in Memphis, where officers responded to a shots-fired call around 4:30 p.m., according to Action News 5. The suspects' vehicle was initially spotted on Holmes Road by Memphis police; however, it managed to evade surveillance for a time. Southaven law enforcement later spotted the vehicle crossing into their jurisdiction, resulting in a collision at the intersection of Highway 51 and Main Street.
In a distinct recount of the event, WREG spoke with Colandus Lando Hill, an eyewitness who captured part of the pursuit on his cellphone. "That car hit and it hit so hard, you'd be surprised that someone got out of the car. The guy got out of the car and started running. I'm talking about as soon as he got out of the car, he started running," he recounted. Impressively, local business owner Hill added that Southaven's police were quick to engage, "Southaven police weren't even out of the car yet. Southaven police pulled up right there, jumped out, and instantly got him," he said, testament to the swift response by the officials.
The chase concluded with a brief foot pursuit after the crash, subsequently enabling the apprehension of all four suspects, as detailed by FOX13 Memphis. According to the sources, the individuals apprehended have been identified as Joshua Sanford, Miracle Wells, Darnell Barbee, and Herman Powell. They are currently facing multiple felony charges from Memphis police, fugitive from justice, narcotic-related charges, and traffic charges stemming from the events of the pursuit.
Despite the chaos of the chase and collision, it was reported that there was only one minor injury from the accident. The apprehended suspects will be booked into the DeSoto County Jail, with extradition to Shelby County planned following their bond hearings, as per the same reports. This incident, which spanned across two jurisdictions, led to a coordinated law enforcement response that ended with no serious injuries and the swift administration of justice.
