LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An attempted traffic stop in La Vergne Thursday evening led to the arrest of a minor for several serious charges, including kidnapping.
According to the La Vergne Police Department, an officer tried to stop a vehicle for maintaining its lane around 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, but the driver refused to pull over, sparking a pursuit.
When the car entered the Lake Forest subdivision, authorities said they “strategically terminated” the chase out of caution due to the neighborhood’s layout and the potential risk to bystanders. However, officers flooded the area and — with help from a vigilant tipster — quickly tracked down the vehicle.
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