Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Struck During Chase of Wanted Felons

Coalmont, TN (WDEF)-  Grundy County sheriff’s deputies helped catch wanted felons out of Warren County.
        Wednesday evening, the Sheriff’s Office was involved in a pursuit that started in Warren County.
        The suspects were involved in an alleged drug deal earlier in the evening.
        They had been evading law enforcement for over a year on other outstanding felony charges.
        During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle tried to turn onto Colony Road in Coalmont.
        That’s when it struck the Grundy sheriff’s deputy vehicle.
        The deputy forced the suspect vehicle off the roadway and both suspects were taken into custody.
        None of the deputies were injured.
        The driver of the suspect vehicle was taken to a local hospital for medical clearance.
        No names are being released because this is part of an ongoing investigation.