Four arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in crash in Rhea County

RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Four men have been arrested in Rhea County after leading authorities on a pursuit.

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) was assisting the Graysville Police Department (GPD) in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle.

The pursuit began within Graysville city limits and continued through Dayton.

According to RCSO, while going through Dayton, the suspects vehicle hit another vehicle head-on.

All four suspects inside the stolen vehicle fled on foot after the crash.

One suspect was captured shortly after fleeing on foot, while the remaining three evaded arrest for several hours.

Eventually, the remaining suspects were taken into custody.

RCSO stated some of the suspects had active federal charges and outstanding warrants from other states and counties.

Below are the suspects names, along with their charges:

AARON HAVIS

• Leaving the scene of an accident
• Resisting, evading arrest
• Fugitive from Justice
• Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon
• Theft of property

KEYONTA BENTLEY

• Leaving the scene of an accident
• Reckless endangerment
• Resisting, evading arrest
• Several traffic related offenses
• Fugitive from Justice

KEEYAN YATES

• Leaving the scene of an accident
• Resisting, evading arrest
• Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon
• Theft of Property

KENNETH MOORE

• Leaving the scene of an accident
• Resisting, evading arrest
• Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon
• Theft of Property