Knox County man wanted for allegedly committing arson, fleeing police

KNOX COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is asking the public’s assistance to locate a man accused of arson and fleeing police.

According to a social media post by Trooper Shane Jacobs, public affairs officer for KSP Post 10, 46-year-old Jerry Smith of Gray, Kentucky is wanted on charges of first-degree fleeing police, wanton endangerment of a police officer, second-degree arson and child support.

He is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall and 165 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information regarding Smith’s whereabouts is urged to contact Kentucky State Police Post 10 Harlan at 606-573-3131.