The Clarksdale Police Department has chased and caught a fleeing vehicle and the incident has resulted in felony charges against the driver.
Police attempted to pull over a red Kia about 11:30 a.m. Saturday and when it failed to stop police pursued it until it wrecked.
Kendarius Lindsey, of 1511 Choctaw Street was apprehended by officers.
Police allegedly found a weapon in his car.
Lindsey was arrested on felony fleeing charges and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was placed in the Coahoma County Jail. bond was set at $50,000.
Auto Burglaries
The Clarksdale Police Department is investigating two auto burglaries that occurred over the weekend.
Officers responded to a report of auto burglary in the 500 block of Price Street were several weapons were allegedly stolen from a parked vehicle.,
Police also responded on an auto burglary in the 300 block of Issaquena Avenue with the owner telling police a tattoo kit, four used PS4 games, and 10 cases of sodas where stolen from the vehicle.
The case was assigned to Clarksdale Police Department Investigator and is an active investigation.
Clarksdale Assistant Chief Vince Ramirez has asked anyone with information about this incident to call the Clarksdale Police Department at 621-8156, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or simply dial 911. All calls remain anonymous and cash is paid to those providing information that leads to solving this crime.
The community is reminded to call police immediately if they spot something suspicious in their neighborhood and officers will respond.
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