On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at approximately 8:20 pm, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a suspected stolen Hyundai Elantra on Banks Road.
When the driver refused to stop, a pursuit ensued that would eventually conclude at the intersection of Gillespie Road and Menlo Drive in Chattanooga when the vehicle crashed into shrubbery at the intersection, becoming disabled.
The driver, identified as Jalen Baker, was apprehended at the scene. An unknown passenger fled on foot and remains at large.
Further investigation confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen by the Chattanooga Police Department on February 22, 2025.
Baker was arrested and charged with the following:
- Felony Evading
- Reckless Driving
- Theft of a Motor Vehicle
- Speeding
- Driving on a Suspended License
- Seat Belt Violation
Additionally, Baker was found to have outstanding warrants from Session's Court for Theft and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
No further details are available.
