Saturday, April 17, 2010
Charleston Police Chase Gets Guilty Plea
WEST VIRGINIA....
Courtney Sheldon plead guilty Friday morning to attempted kidnapping, battery on a police officer, fleeing causing property damage and reckless driving. According to a criminal complaint, Shelton and his girlfriend, Samantha Wine had engaged in a fight while traveling in Charleston. Wine secretly called 911 and, when officers tried to pull Shelton over, he began passing cars on the right, causing a police cruiser and a coal truck to collide. The chase continued through Dunbar and ended when Shelton stopped the car by the train tracks on Dunbar Avenue and started running. Shelton was tased and fought with an officer before being arrested. He faces up to five years and three months behind bars when sentenced May 28th.
Courtney Sheldon plead guilty Friday morning to attempted kidnapping, battery on a police officer, fleeing causing property damage and reckless driving. According to a criminal complaint, Shelton and his girlfriend, Samantha Wine had engaged in a fight while traveling in Charleston. Wine secretly called 911 and, when officers tried to pull Shelton over, he began passing cars on the right, causing a police cruiser and a coal truck to collide. The chase continued through Dunbar and ended when Shelton stopped the car by the train tracks on Dunbar Avenue and started running. Shelton was tased and fought with an officer before being arrested. He faces up to five years and three months behind bars when sentenced May 28th.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 1:55 PM 
