Thursday 28th March 2024
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Obion County Man Charged With Stealing From Irrigation Systems

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Dyer County, Tenn.–An Obion County man was arrested in Dyer County on several charges after a foot chase through farm fields that included the Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter and the Obion County Sheriff’s bloodhound team.

Dyer County Sheriff’s Deputies and Investigators arrested Vernon Harrell from Obion County after he evaded Deputies in the Parks Bottom Road area yesterday.
Harrell fled into a corn field as officers attempted to apprehended him. Tennessee Highway Patrol Helicopter Pilot Lee Russell provided cover for officers, while Dyer County Officers and Obion County Sheriffs bloodhound team assisted in searching the fields.
Many local residents posted watch and deputies said they appreciate that.
Harrell was not seen again until Dyer County Investigators and Obion County Officers located him in Kenton this morning. Harrell’s vehicle has also been seen in the western part of Dyersburg county off 104 West earlier this week.
Harrell is currently in the Dyer County Jail, this morning for Evading Arrest and multiple other charges.
It appears he was targeting irrigation systems from the wire, radiators and other items recovered from his vehicle. Other charges are pending.
Sheriff’s Office has spoke with one owner with damage system on Miss Kelly Loop yesterday. Please check your pivot systems for damage and contact the Sheriffs Office if any items in the pictures came from your farm or call Sheriff Jeff Box at 731-676-8844.
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