Tuesday, April 22, 2008
High Speed Chase Lands Phelps Man In Jail.
A Phelps man was apprehended late Monday night, after he led authorities from the Pikeville Police Department and the Kentucky State Police on a high speed chase that began on US 119 at Buckley’s Creek and ended at Burning Fork Hollow. Police successfully crippled the vehicle by deploying spike strips.
Adam C. Gearles was charged with fleeing and evading, first degree possession of a controlled substance, second degree possession of a controlled substance, wanton endangerment , driving while DUI suspended and resisting arrest.
Authorities found in the vehicle a plastic vial containing cocaine, along with prescription drugs and several open alcohol containers.
The 26 year-old remains in the Pike County Detention Center on a $ 25,000 full cash bond.
Adam C. Gearles was charged with fleeing and evading, first degree possession of a controlled substance, second degree possession of a controlled substance, wanton endangerment , driving while DUI suspended and resisting arrest.
Authorities found in the vehicle a plastic vial containing cocaine, along with prescription drugs and several open alcohol containers.
The 26 year-old remains in the Pike County Detention Center on a $ 25,000 full cash bond.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 11:56 PM 
