HCSO involved in pursuit of four juveniles off Highway 58

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies were involved in an early morning pursuit involving four juveniles.

At 2:50 a.m., deputies noticed a vehicle with a broken driver’s side brake light that failed to stop at the intersection of Highway 58 and Oakhill Road.

After attempting a traffic stop, the Ford Escape turned onto Bellbrook Drive.

The vehicle came to a stop, and four juvenile occupants exited the vehicle, leading deputies on a foot pursuit.

Deputies were able to apprehend the driver, however the other three occupants were not found.

The juvenile was found with a stolen firearm on him.

3.5 grams of suspected marijuana, an open alcohol container, and a bent screw driver were found inside the vehicle.

The Sheriff’s Office said bent screw drivers are often used to break into vehicles.  Deputies have been patrolling this area more frequent due to the increase of vehicle break-ins and auto theft.

After confirming with the drivers mother, he had permission to drive the vehicle, as he was suppose to be getting food.

The 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody and charged with the following:

• Theft of Property – Firearm (Felony)
• Evading Arrest (Misdemeanor)
• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of Alcohol by a Minor (Misdemeanor)
• Simple Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor)
• Stop Sign Violation (Misdemeanor)
• Light Law Violation (Misdemeanor)

He is currently being held at the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.