On Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 3:19 P.M. Officer Jacob Hedgespeth received a complaint of a shoplifter at Wal-Mart. As Officer Hedgespeth was responding to Wal-Mart, he met the suspect’s vehicle on Kentucky 210 at Green River Plaza.  As Officer Hedgespeth attempted to stop the suspect, he fled at a high rate of speed.  After a short pursuit the suspect, 32 year old Alexandro Reyes of Campbellsville, wrecked his vehicle on Old Greensburg Road.  Reyes then accelerated in an attempt to continue to elude and struck Officer Hedgespeth’s patrol vehicle.  Reyes was then taken into custody with the assistance of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. He was charged with the following;

Speeding 26 mph or more over the limit

Driving on a DUI suspended license

Fleeing or Evading Police 1^st degree (Motor Vehicle)

Criminal Mischief 1^st degree

Wanton Endangerment 1^st degree (Police Officer)

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2020                Time: 3:19 P.M.

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department and Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigating Officers: Officer Jacob Hedgespeth  

Approving Supervisor: Lt. Shannon Wilson