Accident – Death – Obituary News : **Teenager among five arrested after police chase in Whitehaven**
In a dramatic turn of events last Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee, a 15-year-old boy was one of five individuals charged following a police chase that led to the recovery of weapons, drugs, and stolen vehicles from a residence in Whitehaven. The incident also resulted in a Memphis police officer being injured and taken to the hospital.
**Police Chase Begins in Whitehaven**
The chain of events began early Thursday morning when officers spotted a suspicious vehicle matching the description of an Infiniti Q50 with drive-out tags that had eluded police earlier that night. The car was parked outside a home on Rockdale Avenue in the Whitehaven neighbourhood.
**Multiple Suspects Flee the Scene**
Witnesses reported seeing several individuals hastily exiting the residence and driving away in separate vehicles just before 3 a.m. Police then observed a Cadillac parked outside the property with an open trunk revealing marijuana. Upon further investigation, officers found a man hiding in the back seat of a Lexus parked on the premises. When instructed to exit the vehicle, the man reportedly attempted to flee by reversing the car and striking an officer before speeding off.
**Search Warrant Uncovers Illegal Items**
Following the incident, the Memphis Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit obtained a search warrant for the home. Inside, law enforcement officials discovered an arsenal of firearms, ammunition, nearly 4 pounds of marijuana, a digital scale, and an undisclosed sum of cash. Additionally, two stolen vehicles were recovered from the property.
**Arrests Made and Charges Filed**
Three men, Marlon Madgett (27), Cortez Avant (27), and Decorian Young (29), along with the 15-year-old boy, were apprehended inside the residence. They are facing a litany of charges including possession of firearms, theft, unlawful possession of weapons, and drug-related offenses. Madgett, who also had an outstanding warrant for domestic assault, is being held on a bond of $50,500.
Avant’s bond has been set at $100,000, while Young’s is $25,000. Robert Young (28), the driver of the Lexus involved in the chase, has been charged with aggravated assault and evading arrest.
**Conclusion**
The events that unfolded in Whitehaven serve as a stark reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face in the line of duty. The swift actions of the Memphis Police Department led to the apprehension of individuals involved in criminal activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of the community..