Felon charged after allegedly leading Sumner County deputies on pursuit with drugs in vehicle

SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man who was released from prison earlier this year has landed himself back behind bars after he led deputies on a brief pursuit in Sumner County, officials said.

According to the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place just before 3 a.m. on Friday, July 12 after authorities attempted to perform a routine traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 386 in Hendersonville.

However, instead of complying with the stop, deputies said the driver of the vehicle chose to evade and speed away.

A spike strip was quickly deployed, which disabled all four of the vehicle’s tires, officials said. The sheriff’s office then took the driver — identified as Zyshon Donnell of Nashville — into custody.

Deputies said Donnell faces several serious charges, including felony evading arrest; illegal possession of a handgun by a felon; and trafficking cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl.

His arrest reportedly comes just months after he was released from an eight-year prison sentence in February.

“I am immensely proud of the deputies at the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office. Their proactive efforts, courage in the face of danger, and unwavering commitment to public safety are vital to our community. Their dedication ensures that Sumner County remains a safe place for our residents,” said Chief Deputy Eric Craddock.

No other information about the incident was immediately released.

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