Tupelo police arrest man after allegedly trying to flee traffic stop
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police arrested a man after he allegedly tried to escape a traffic stop that resulted in a crash.
On December 9, officers attempted to pull over Derrick Smith for a traffic violation and an equipment violation.
This was on South Gloster Street.
Tupelo police said Smith initially pulled over to the side of the road before driving off.
The pursuit ended with Smith crashing into two other vehicles.
Smith allegedly made it a foot race after that.
He was eventually caught and charged with felony fleeing.
His bond was set at $50,000.
More charges are expected.
