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    Tennessee man leads police chase in Owensboro

    By Isaiah Calalang,

    7 hours ago

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    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Tennessee native has been arrested after leading Kentucky State Police on a high-speed chase through Owensboro.

    Authorities say they arrested George Scott after failing to stop for a trooper on I-165. They say the chase led to US 60 Bypass and onto KY 54 east.

    Other troopers were said to have assisted in the chase which eventually ended in Ohio County.

    Scott is currently being held in the Daviess County Detention Center and has been charged with:

    • Wanton endangerment
    • Fleeing/evading
    • Speeding
    • Reckless driving
    • Operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol

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