Edmonton, KY (April 8, 2019) - On Sunday, April 7, 2019 at approximately 4:41pmCT, KSP Trooper Ricky Cross was on routine patrol 12 miles southwest of Edmonton when he attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a Nissan Altima for a traffic violation. The driver of the Altima began to flee on KY 163, turning on and off several back roads before exiting the vehicle and running on foot. After a short foot pursuit, Trooper Cross was able to locate and arrest 38-year-old Nathan Pruitt of Edmonton.
Pruitt was charged with: DUI, 2nd degree (aggravating circumstance); Fleeing or Evading Police (motor vehicle),1st degree; Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree (police officer), Fleeing or Evading Police (on foot), 2nd degree; Operating on Suspended or Revoked License; & Resisting Arrest. Pruitt was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.