HCSO arrests suspect on multiple charges

Amelia Greer,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Sunday around 3:00 a.m., a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a Chevrolet Cavalier in the Hixson area after noticing the license plate didn’t match the vehicle.

The driver failed to stop and turned onto Strawberry Lane– speeding up in an effort to flee.

Due to wet road conditions, the driver lost control and left the roadway several times before stopping in a parking lot and attempting to run.

As the suspect ran, he dropped a Glock firearm as he left the vehicle.

The suspect then ran behind a building and into a creek where he was apprehended.

Upon further investigation, the vehicle involved in the pursuit was reported stolen two days prior to the incident from a nearby repair shop.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Lance Rogers and was found to have two active warrants out for his arrest.

One auto burglary on Nov. 11 was being investigated by the Chattanooga Police Department, and one business burglary from Nov. 2 was being investigated by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.

The business burglary occurred at the Hixson Coin Laundry located at 8111 Hixson Pike.

A search of the vehicle was made and burglary tools, including a pry bar and bolt cutters, were also located.

HCSO mugshot

HCSO arrest Lance Rogers on December 3, 2023. Photo courtesy of HCSO.

Lance Rogers (06/1979) has been charged with the following:

  • Vandalism

  • Theft of Property (X2)

  • Driving on Revoked License

  • Seat Belt Violation

  • Felony Evading Arrest

  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

  • Resisting Arrest

  • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

No further details are available at this time.

INFORMATION COURTESY OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.

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