KSP Arrests Clarksville Man after Traffic Stop
Allensville, KY (Todd County) – On April 20, 2018 at approximately 10:00 PM, Trooper Curtis Crick observed a 2013 Nissan Altima operating at a high rate of speed on US 79, north of Allensville.
Trooper Crick initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. When the Trooper made contact with the operator, he detected the odor of marijuana and instructed the operator to exit his vehicle, but the operator refused. Trooper Crick then opened the door and attempted to remove the operator, when the operator accelerated, almost dragging Trooper Crick under the car.
After traveling a short distance, the operator stopped. Trooper Crick, once more attempted to pull the operator out of the vehicle. Again, the operator accelerated, dragging Trooper Crick a short distance before stopping. Trooper Crick then was able to remove the operator from the vehicle, though he continued to resist. Trooper Crick gained compliance, and identified the operator as Keelon Rice, 24, of Clarksville, TN.
Keelon Rice was arrested and lodged in the Todd County Detention Center where he was charged with the following:
1.) Speeding 26 MPH or > Speed Limit
2.) Reckless Driving
3.) Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle)
4.) Assault 3rd Degree- Police Officer or Prob Officer
5.) Resisting Arrest
6.) Operating on Suspended or Revoked Operator’s License
7.) Display or Poss of Cancelled or Fictitious Oper License