The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Almo, KY man on Wednesday who was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants following a vehicle pursuit.
On Wednesday morning detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office located a vehicle believed to be driven by 42-year-old Wesley Alexander at a hotel in Metropolis, IL. Alexander was wanted on numerous warrants including bail jumping on a Fentanyl trafficking case out of Calloway County, KY, parole violations and several other offenses, which included Fleeing or Evading Police. Before Illinois authorities arrived, Alexander got into the vehicle and left. Detectives followed the man on I-24 as he entered Kentucky. Alexander exited the interstate at exit 3 where a deputy attempted to stop and arrest him. Alexander fled back onto I-24 and into Illinois. Deputies pursued Alexander and were soon assisted by the Metropolis Police Department and the Massac County Sheriff’s Office.
Alexander eventually tried to enter back into Kentucky via the Brookport Bridge where McCracken County Sheriff’s Deputies were waiting with spike strips. After Alexander struck the spike strips the chase ended at a local business located at 1939 North 8th Street in Paducah, KY. Alexander was arrested without further incident.
Detectives seized a straw with Methamphetamine from Alexander’s pocket. Additional drugs and paraphernalia were located inside the vehicle.
After his arrest, Alexander admitted to having swallowed additional drugs during the chase. Alexander was treated at a local hospital, released, and lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Massac County Sheriff’s Office, the Metropolis Police Department, the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, and the Paducah Police Department.
Arrested: Wesley D. Alexander, 42, of Almo, KY
Charges: 1st degree Bail Jumping, persistent felony offender, parole violations, fleeing or evading police 1st degree motor vehicle, 1st degree wanton endangerment, possession of Methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Marijuana, and speeding.