HighSpeed

Indictment: Suspect Faces Serious Charges for Fleeing with Runaway Girl in High-Speed Chase

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JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS – A 22-year-old suspect has been indicted by a grand jury for evading officers while having a runaway juvenile girl in the passenger’s seat. Nicholas Barton of Beaumont now faces a charge of Evading Arrest or Detention With a Motor Vehicle, a third-degree felony. If convicted, he could potentially receive a prison sentence of 2-10 years and a fine of up to $10,000. The incident began on December 12 when Nederland police received a report that a 16-year-old runaway girl was seen leaving her home with Barton, as captured by a doorbell … Read more

Kern County Jury Delivers Verdict in High-Speed Chase Case: Woman Found Not Guilty of Felony Evading, Guilty on Misdemeanor Charges

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) – A Kern County jury delivered a mixed verdict in the trial of a woman accused of leading police on a high-speed chase. Savannah Raeann Johnson, 30, was found not guilty of felony evading a peace officer, but was convicted on charges of misdemeanor resisting arrest and drug possession, according to court records. The jury’s decision followed an hour of deliberation. Johnson faced a potential prison sentence of over six years if convicted of all charges. However, she was acquitted of the felony charge, with her defense attorney arguing it was a … Read more