Driver Arrested After Early Morning Pursuit
Giovani Francisco Vincente-Vincente | Courtesy: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A driver has been arrested after an early morning pursuit around the East Brainerd and Gunbarrel areas of Chattanooga.
A silver Toyota 4Runner driving recklessly near Gunbarrel Road and Standifer Gap Road was located by deputies on December 17.
The driver, Govani Francisco Vincente-Vincente, refused to stop for deputies, which led to a pursuit through the Hamilton Place Mall, East Brainerd, and Brainerd areas.
Spike strips were used on the vehicle near the 5300 block of Brainerd Road.
The vehicle tires were damaged, prompting the vehicle to crash into a guardrail at a local business.
The driver was subsequently taken into custody.
Govani Francisco Vincente-Vincente has been charged by HCSO with:
- Evading Arrest
- Reckless Endangerment
- Resisting Stop, Frisk, Halt, Arrest, or Search
- Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device
- Reckless Driving
Vincente-Vincente was also charged by the Tennessee Highway Patrol with:
- Driving Under the Influence
- Implied Consent
- Driving with a Suspended License
- Due Care
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident
