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A Jenkins man landed himself in jail after allegedly leading officers with the Pikeville Police Department on a High speed chase early this morning. According to the arrest citation, officers spotted 22 year old Kevin Lester traveling on US 23 South bound, weaving side to side. The citation goes on to state that once officers attempted to stop the vehicle, Lester allegedly fled, reportedly reaching speeds of around 110 MPH and even running a car off the roadway. Officer Michael Riddle stated that Lester continued to flee until he spun out after hitting a guard rail near the US 460 ramp. But the pursuit didn’t end there as Lester also allegedly ran on foot until Riddle was able to catch him the river bank. Officer stated that a search of his person uncovered a cigarette pack full of marijuana and that Lester smelled strongly of an alcoholic beverage. Lester was charged with 2 counts of fleeing or evading, driving under the influence 2nd offense, wanton endangerment, driving on a DUI suspended license and possession of marijuana. He was lodged in the Pike County Detention Center on a $5,000 full cash bond after pleading not guilty this morning in front of Pike County District Judge Kelsey Friend and a preliminary hearing was set for March 15.