Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston reports the arrest of 35-year-old Jeffrey Newland of Russell Springs. Newland was taken into custody just after 4:00amCT this morning and charged with a total of 12 felonies plus 2 misdemeanor charges.

Charges include:

• 2 counts of fleeing and evading 1st degree (motor vehicle)
• 2 counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st degree (Police Officer)
• 5 Counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st degree
• 1 count of fleeing and evading 1st degree (on foot)
• Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 1st Offense (Meth)
• 1 Count of Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (Heroin)
• Resisting Arrest and
• Operating on a suspended driver’s License

A call was received from Russell County Dispatch involving Newland at a residence where he would not leave and was causing problems. Deputy Clint Pace responded to the scene off North 127 on Stevens Lane. The suspect initially left before the deputy arrived. Russell Springs Police Officer Jeremy West made contact with the vehicle at a church but Newland took off which led to a police pursuit. Deputy Pace encountered Newland's vehicle on North 127 near Russell Springs Elementary School and activated his lights and siren, along with Officer Jeremy West. The pursuit continued up North 127 to the intersection of Hwy 76 where the suspect attempted to turn but couldn't and crashed into a tree. The suspect then fled on foot and and was apprehended in a field a short time later. Newland was treated and released at Russell County Hospital.

Deputy Clint Pace and Russell Springs Officer Jeremy West are the investigating officers. The case will be presented to the Russell County Grand Jury.

Sheriff Polston wants to caution the public of more arrests involving heroin in Russell and surrounding counties. They are going to continue to patrol our roadways and make drug-related arrests in their effort to battle drugs in Russell County.

If you suspect illegal drug use or activity in your neighborhood, please contact the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Drug Wanted Persons Tipline at 270-343-8116. All callers will remain anonymous.