Taylor County Sheriff Allen Newton reports that his deputies were called to a disturbance on East Lemmons Bend Road.
Officers attempted to stop William Connor Cornish, 19, of Lebanon, KY when he led police on a high speed chase. The chase ended in Marion County with Cornish being charged with 5 counts of Wanton Endangerment (on a police officer), 3 counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st degree, Fleeing or Evading Police, DUI and numerous other traffic charges. Cornish was lodged in the Taylor County Jail.
The Taylor County Sheriffs Dept. was assisted by Cambellsville Police, KSP, Fish and Wildlife and the Marion County Sheriffs Dept.