Police pursuit comes to a crashing halt in Metcalfe County

CAVE CITY, Ky.- A wild police chase that originated in Cave City ended with a crash and an arrest in Metcalfe County.

On Saturday, Cave City police officers attempted to pull over Cody Norris, 26, who police said, was driving a pick-up truck with an expired license plate.

Police said Norris sped off, reaching speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour during the pursuit.

It all came to a crashing halt more than 20 miles away in the Sulpher Well community, when police said Norris lost control of the vehicle, went airborne and then crashed.

Norris was charged with multiple offenses including, first-degree wanton endangerment, DUI and reckless driving.

Two other passengers in the vehicle were not arrested.

Norris was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.