Speeding Motorist Flees in Attempted Traffic Stop, Arrested on Warrants, other Charges

Anthony Moran, (31) Bowling Green KY.

Darren Doyle, story:
A Bowling Green man has been arrested after law enforcement said he fled an attempted traffic stop while also having two misdemeanor arrest warrants.

According to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, a deputy observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on KY HWY 185 on Thursday, February 13th around 8:45PM. The deputy reportedly activated his emergency lights as the vehicle approached but the vehicle continued on.

The Sheriff's office stated that as the deputy turned around, the vehicle accelerated in an attempt to flee. The deputy observed the vehicle turn into a random driveway on HWY 185 where the deputy made contact with the driver, who was identified as Anthony Moran, (31) of Bowling Green, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Edmonson County Dispatch advised that Moran’s operator's license was suspended and he had two active arrest warrants for Failure to Appear in both Butler County and Taylor County, the Sheriff's Office stated.

Moran was placed under arrest and charged with:

• Speeding 21 mph over the limit
• Operating on Suspended or Revoked Operators License
• Possessing License when Privileges are Revoked
• Failure to Produce Insurance Card
• Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd Degree (Motor Vehicle)

He was transported and lodged in the Hart County Jail where he remains on a $10,000 cash bond.