Greene County Sheriff’s assisted Hawkins County on New Years Eve with a vehicle pursuit where one man was arrested after his vehicle was spiked on Interstate 81.
According to the report, Hawkins County was in a pursuit near exit 23 and entering Greene County when Greene County Sheriff’s took over. The vehicle, driven by James Scarberry of Russellville, was driving 93 mph and was spiked on I-81 at the 44-mile marker, causing the vehicle’s tire to go flat.
Scarberry’s vehicle eventually came to a stop and a felony traffic stop was conducted. He reportedly did not comply when asked to step out the vehicle. Several deputies were on the scene and were surrounding him. Deputies reportedly had to get to Scarberry before being seen and were able to remove him from the vehicle and arrest him.
He allegedly smelled of alcohol and did admit to drinking. He was released to Hawkins County and warrants were taken out for felony evading, felony reckless endangerment, and driving on a revoked license, 2nd offense.
