Nortonville man charged in Madisonville pursuit

A Nortonville man is facing numerous charges following a pursuit in Madisonville on Wednesday.

According to the Madisonville Police Department, an officer was patrolling down South Main Street at about 1 p.m. when a vehicle allegedly came into the officer’s lane, forcing him to stop abruptly to avoid a collision. The officer determined the driver of that car was 33-year-old Kalen Harris of Nortonville, who was being sought on charges in Hopkins County.

The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, and that’s when Harris allegedly fled, sparking a pursuit that reportedly put several other drivers at risk as he traveled into oncoming traffic, reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour.

The pursuit eventually came to an end just outside of Earlington after the vehicle wrecked out and became disabled. That’s when Harris reportedly fled on foot, and another individual in the vehicle told officers he had tried to get Harris to stop the car and let him out.

Harris was apprehended quickly and charged with first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree unlawful imprisonment, first-degree fleeing or evading police, DUI, numerous traffic violations and possession of a controlled substance. He was additionally served with several warrants out of Hopkins County.