From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — A man and woman from Moody were arrested by Trussville Police following a chase on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.
The chase began on Gadsden Highway, according to Officer Ben Short.
“Around 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense,” Short said. “After running both occupants through NCIC it was determined they were both wanted at different agencies and showed active warrants.”
Bonnie Hughins and Richard Stewart of Moody were arrested by Trussville Police.
According to police reports, the officer approached the suspect vehicle, which then fled the scene. A short chase ensued with the suspect vehicle wrecking on the on ramp at Interstate 459 north and Derby Parkway.
Both occupants were taken into custody.
Bonnie Hughins, 30, of Moody, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Richard Stewart, 24, of Moody, was charged with attempting to elude, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of marijuana in the second degree, resisting arrest and reckless endangerment.
No officers were injured in the chase and there was no damage to city property. Neither suspect was injured in the crash, police said.
