From Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–ALEA arrested two suspects after engaging in a car chase through St. Clair, Jefferson, and Shelby County Tuesday morning, according to ALEA Senior Trooper Vu Quang.
At approximately 6:56 a.m., an ALEA Highway Patrol Trooper attempted to stop a 2022 Volvo XC60 for speeding along I-20 between Moody and Pell City.
According to Quang, the driver of the Volvo failed to stop and a pursuit ensued.
The pursuit continued on I-20 into Jefferson County and onto I-65 into Shelby County.
During the pursuit, the Volvo struck a 2015 Ford F-250, causing minor damages.
The driver of the Volvo was arrested and later identified as Chesnie M. Redmond, 38, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina.
She was charged with felony attempting to elude, reckless endangerment, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Redmond also received citations for multiple traffic violations.
The passenger, 26-year-old Denzel M. Talton of Greer, South Carolina, fled on foot and was later apprehended.
Talton was charged with attempting to elude and possession of marijuana.
“The traffic stop and arrests were successful as a result of a joint effort between ALEA and the Alabaster Police Department,” Quang wrote.
There were no reported injuries.
Nothing further is available as ALEA continues to investigate.
