Hazel, Ky.–The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office has released details on the arrest this morning of fugitive Ronnie Sharp.
Sharp had been on the run in Henry County, Tenn., and Calloway and Marshall Counties in Kentucky for several days and on Monday had attempted to ram two deputies’ cruisers and stole a vehicle from Puryear.
Today at approximately 7:46 am the Calloway County Communications Center received a report of a suspicious vehicle on Bakers Crossroad. Upon arrival, deputies recognized the vehicle as belonging to the wanted felon Ronnie Sharp.
Through information received, it was verified that Ronnie Sharp was in the area and additional deputies from both Calloway and Henry County responded to assist.
Calloway County Fire Rescue also responded with their drone. Sharp was located on Brandon Road on a 4-wheeler and a pursuit ensued. Sharp wrecked the 4-wheeler just inside Tennessee and forced entry into a residence in an attempt to elude law enforcement and that is where he was taken into custody.
Charges are pending in both Calloway County and Henry County Tennessee.
Calloway County Sheriff Nicky Knight said, “This brings the end to an approximately two-week manhunt that resulted in numerous pursuits, several stolen vehicles and multiple charges. Sheriff Knight would like to give thanks and recognition to everyone for their dedication and determination in serving the public which resulted in the capture of a dangerous felon.”
Sharp is wanted in Calloway County on the following charges:
A warrant for Failure to Appear for the following charges:
Possession of Handgun by a Convicted Felon 2 counts,
No Operator’s License
No Registration Receipt
No Registration Plates
Failure to Produce Insurance Card
Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance
Bail Jumping 1st Degree
Additional warrants which include the following charges:
Improper Registration Plate 3 Counts
No Registration Plate 2 Counts
No Operator’s License
Fleeing and Evading 1st Degree 2 Counts
Disregarding Stop Sign 3 Counts
Reckless Driving
Wanton Endangerment 3 Counts
Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree
Operating on a Suspended License 4 Counts
Fleeing and Evading 2nd Degree (On Foot) 2 Counts
Receiving Stolen Property Under $10,000
Failure to Signal
Speeding 26 MPH over the Limit
Failure to Wear Seat Belt
Fleeing and Evading 2nd Degree (Motor Vehicle) 2 Counts
No Motorcycle Operators License
Criminal Mischief 1st Degree
Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Meth)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
TBUT Auto Under $10,000
The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office has additional Charges pending.
Thanks again to the following agencies:
Henry County Sheriff’s Office
Marshall County Sheriff’s Office
The U.S. Marshals
Kentucky State Police
Probation and Parole
Paris Metro PD
Puryear PD
Calloway County Fire-Rescue
Calloway County Emergency Management
Calloway County Communications Center
ATF
Calvert City PD
Benton PD
Calloway County EMS
West Ky. Correctional Complex
Anyone who witnesses any unusual or possible criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 270-753-3151 or utilize the email address ccso.office@callkyso.com
Photo: Calloway County Sheriff Nicky Knight in foreground with Ronnie Sharp. Paris Police Lt. Investigator Jamie James is in background. Calloway County Sheriff photo.