13yearold, 18yearold led MPD on chase in stolen car
Nov 11, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Two teenagers led officers on a chase Saturday in Hickory Hill after they were caught in a stolen vehicle they carjacked the day before, Memphis Police say.
A 13-year-old is charged with theft of property $2,500-$10,000 and evading arrest on foot.
An 18-year-old is charged with aggravated robbery, evading arrest on foot, evading arrest in an auto, reckless driving, theft of property $2,500-$10,000, carjacking, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
Memphis Police says the 18-year-old's bond was set at $500,000, but according to the jail log, his bond is $50,000.
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On November 9, officers say they responded to a robbery in the 2800 block of Eaglewood Drive where the victim says their Toyota Corolla was taken.
Officers say they saw the stolen vehicle the next day in the area of Hickory Hill Road and Ridgeway Boulevard. A police pursuit was initiated when the driver refused to pull over during the traffic stop.
According to reports, the driver was driving the stolen car recklessly and ignoring traffic laws during the police chase.
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That is when the vehicle wrecked and was disabled.
Police say the front passenger was taken into custody in the 5900 block of Fox Ridge Drive. He was identified as a 13-year-old male suspect.
After a short foot chase, police found the driver and took him into custody. He was identified as 18-year-old Keith Jackson.
Keith Jackson (MPD)
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Records show that an arrest warrant from the Violent Crime Unit was issued for Jackson on November 2. He was charged with theft of property $10,000-$60,000 and evading arrest.
Jackson was also linked to several other cases, according to police.