High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Manchester with Driver in Jail

September 6, 2020

A highspeed pursuit of on a vehicle on I-24 by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) ended in Manchester after a crash on Madison St.

The suspect left his vehicle on foot and the search was on by law enforcement and the THP.

Helicopters were also called to the area to help search and Manchester City Schools were put on a soft lockdown.

The suspect, 25 year-old Deonte Lewis was located not far from the accident scene and arrested. He was later booked at the Rutherford County Jail.

He has been charged with aggravated domestic assault, aggravated kidnapping, reckless endangerment, and possession of a weapon. Lewis’ bond was set at $75,000.

Photo provided through our news partner, The Manchester TImes.

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,947 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.