JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WDNews) — A police pursuit that began in Alabama ended in a crash and multiple drug charges Friday night in Jackson County, according to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials said the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office was notified that the Hartford Police Department was pursuing a vehicle after the driver allegedly rammed one of its officers. The pursuit entered Florida on Highway 171, where a Holmes County deputy joined the chase.
According to the sheriff’s office, the pursuit continued south before turning east onto Highway 2 and into Jackson County. The vehicle then traveled east on Peanut Road at a high rate of speed.
As the suspect vehicle approached Highway 231, investigators said the driver left the roadway, causing the tires to lose traction. The driver lost control, crossed into the path of a northbound vehicle on Highway 231 and collided with it.
Authorities identified the driver as 22-year-old Vanessa Davis of South Florida. Officials said Davis and a juvenile passenger fled on foot after the crash but were quickly apprehended by law enforcement.
A search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol investigated the crash, while the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office transported Davis to the Jackson County Jail.
According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, Davis is charged in Holmes County with:
Aggravated fleeing and eluding
Reckless driving
Driving while license suspended
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of marijuana
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Child endangerment
Officials said she also faces additional charges in Alabama related to the pursuit. The juvenile passenger is also expected to face drug-related charges.
