Knox and Loudon County Chase Suspect is Charged with DUI, Reckless Endangerment Among Other Charges

Paxton Tassell (WVLT)

Knox and Loudon County Chase Suspect is Charged with DUI, Reckless Endangerment Among Other Charges

There’s new information about the suspect in a multi-county chase which gives more insight into what happened.

WVLT News obtained the arrest report for Paxton Tassell, which outlines what police say happened after he left the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville.

Tassell was driving Jeep Wrangler when he led officers in Knox County on a chase which crossed into Loudon County early Sunday morning.

Officials say the Jeep was going over one hundred miles per hour and Loudon County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were able to use a PIT maneuver where they box the suspect in with their cruisers, causing him to stop and Tassell was taken into custody.

Deputies suspected Tassell was under the influence and found an open alcoholic beverage under his driver’s seat.

He is charged with driving under the influence, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, evading arrest and other traffic offenses.

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