WCSO: Jonesborough man attempts to flee drug charges, runs out of gas
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Jonesborough man was arrested on multiple drug charges Wednesday, according to a release from the Washington County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Office (WCSO).
The release said deputies observed a red motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on Old State Route 34 around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The driver allegedly attempted to evade deputies but was apprehended on Bill West Road after it is believed he ran out of gas.
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During the pursuit, deputies reportedly observed the man throwing items from his pockets. According to the sheriff's office, they then located a purple pill container containing a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine (0.5 grams); a silver pill container containing two pills believed to be Hydrocodone; and a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana (three grams).
The driver was identified as Clark McInturff, 65. He was charged with the following:
Evading Arrest
Manufacture/Delivery/Sell/Possession of Methamphetamine
Driving While in Possession of Methamphetamine
Two counts of Simple Possession/Casual Exchange
Driving on a Revoked License
Expired Registration
He is being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $24,000 bond.
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