NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas ( KETK ) – A Tennessee man who led Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office deputies in a multi-county pursuit Tuesday morning was found with a firearm and marijuana.
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According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy attempted to pull over a speeding 2020 Toyota at around 7:15 a.m. on US 259 near Central Heights school zone.
The driver identified as 41-year-old Christopher Michael Chaney, of Ashland City, Tennessee, fled and reached speeds of 120 mph, the sheriff’s office said.
Nacogdoches Police Department officers and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers reportedly assisted in the pursuit as Chaney continued to flee toward Garrison on U.S. 59.
“As the pursuit continued, Chaney was observed throwing several items from the vehicle along U.S. 59,” the NCSO said.
As the chase extended into Timpson, Shelby County law enforcement also assisted.