Fugitive Captured in La Vergne After High-Speed Multi-County Chase and Vehicle Theft

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A dramatic multi-county search has come to an end in La Vergne, where 58-year old Carlos McCoy was taken into custody Saturday morning after fleeing from authorities and allegedly stealing a vehicle during his escape.

According to news partner WOPC Radio in Linden, the incident began in Perry County, where McCoy reportedly led deputies on a high-speed chase that reached nearly 100 mph on Highway 13 near Lobelville. The pursuit came to a halt when McCoy crashed his own vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area near Skaggs Bluff.

Authorities launched an overnight manhunt, and during that time, McCoy is believed to have stolen a van in Perry County…

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