High Speed Motorcycle Pursuit Ends in Arrest of Brownsville Man

Jeremiah Powell, (20) of Brownsville

Darren Doyle, story:
A Brownsville man was arrested Tuesday night after a high speed chase on a motorcycle, according to local authorities.

In a statement released by the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, deputies said they observed a motorcycle traveling at 80mph in a posted 55 mph zone on Veterans Memorial Highway around 11PM on October 14th. Deputies initiated a traffic stop; however, upon activation of emergency lights, the motorcycle accelerated and fled the scene, reaching speeds of approximately 122 mph, the Sheriff's Office stated.

According to law enforcement, the fleeing motorcycle was observed turning onto Chalybeate Road, where it passed another deputy—who also had emergency lights activated—at speeds nearing 100 mph. The motorcycle then continued onto Sulphur Road before exiting the roadway and coming to a stop in a roadside ditch, deputies stated. According to the Sheriff's Office, the operator, identified as Jeremiah Powell, (20) of Brownsville, surrendered without further incident.

Powell was found to be in possession of a THC vape pen and it was determined that the motorcycle was not insured, the Sheriff's Office stated.

Powell was arrested and transported to the Hart County Jail. He was charged with:

• Speeding 26 MPH or Greater Over the Limit
• Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug
• Wanton Endangerment, 1st Degree (Police Officer)
• Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle)
• Wanton Endangerment, 1st Degree
• Failure to Produce Insurance Card
• Disregarding Stop Sign
• Reckless Driving
• Improper Passing

According to the Hart County Jail, Powell remains in jail on a $25,000 cash bond.