DUI suspect charged with hitting patrol car, chase

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is now facing a long list of charges claiming he was “very intoxicated” after ramming his car into a patrol vehicle before leading troopers on a chase in the Bartlett area Sunday.

Randy Rodriguez, 24, is charged with aggravated assault law enforecement/first responder, speeding, reckless driving, opposing traffic, disobedience to traffic control, possession of a prohibited weapon, intentionally evading arrest in auto, reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon, manufacture/deliver/sell controlled substance, leaving the scene of an accident, open container law, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving under the influence/ intoxication/drugs.

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On May 11, around 2:45 a.m., troopers said they saw a gray Hyundai Genesis Coupe driving 30 miles over the speed limit on Kirby Whitten Road and Summer Avenue.

When the trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the Hyundai sped off. However, the trooper says they were able to get the tag number from the temporary tag on the back of the car…

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