DeSoto County Deputy struck by car, suspect arrested John Chadwell, 32, arrested after allegedly car jacking. (Source: DCSD) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | February 19, 2021 at 7:41 PM CST - Updated February 19 at 7:56 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Early Friday morning there was an armed carjacking in Memphis, according to DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department.
DeSoto County Deputies and Olive Branch Police Officers spotted a stolen truck at the Flying J at Highway 78 and Hacks Cross Rd in Olive Branch around lunchtime.
Deputies approached the truck & detained one suspect.
The driver took off & rammed a DCSD patrol car.
The deputy began a pursuit down Highway 78 westbound.