Tennessee man arrested after police pursuit ends in Barren County

HART COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after a vehicle pursuit crossed from Hart County into Barren County on Tuesday night.

According to uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police says Kentravis Moore, 23, of Antioch, Tennessee was observed speeding at 100 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone.

Authorities say Moore stopped near the 60 mile marker on Interstate 65 southbound after a trooper activated emergency equipment.

Once the trooper approached the vehicle, authorities say Moore drove away at a high speed, fleeing law enforcement.

The citation says the trooper observed Moore’s vehicle, a silver 2013 Chrysler, traveling southbound and reaching speeds up to 130 mph.

Troopers say they were able to deploy stop sticks near the 53 mile marker, which deflated all four tires of Moore’s vehicle.

Authorities say they chased the suspect until he pulled over near the 49 mile marker, where he surrendered.

Upon conducting a vehicle search, authorities say they found a small amount of marijuana inside.

The citation says the vehicle had no registration plate and was missing its back bumper.

Moore was arrested and transported to the Hart County Jail.

He faces charges of speeding 26 mph or greater over the speed limit, reckless driving, no registration plates, no registration receipt, failure to or improper signal, first-degree fleeing or evading police, first-degree wanton endangerment – police officer and possession of marijuana.