Hopkinsville man arrested after vehicle pursuit

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Hopkinsville man is facing multiple charges following a vehicle pursuit on Monday.

According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 21-year-old Elvin Garcia of Hopkinsville around 11 a.m. after a pursuit on Russellville Road in Christian County.

Deputies say they saw Garcia swerving into oncoming traffic, prompting them to attempt a traffic stop at Circle K.

Authorities say Garcia hit a parked vehicle and nearly hit a sheriff’s office vehicle before fleeing the scene.

Deputies say Garcia drove to Otis Circle, where he abandoned his vehicle and ran to his home, ignoring commands to stop.

According to deputies, Garcia was apprehended shortly after.

Authorities say Garcia had an open beer in his vehicle and smelled strongly of alcohol.

Garcia faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence, first offense, reckless driving, first- and second-degree fleeing or evading police, leaving the scene of an accident, no operator’s license and failure to maintain insurance.

Garcia was transported to the Christian County Jail.