Franklin County Man Eludes Police on Foot after Police Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle

January 24, 2023

The Winchester Police Department is searching for a man that led officers on a chase with a stolen car from Modena Road.

William Casey Tarrant, 32, and Candyce Lafevers allegedly led officers on a chase in Winchester around 8 pm.

According to officials, Tarrant stopped on the side of the road in a neighborhood on Morris Lane and ran away from the vehicle. Tarrant allegedly ran through neighbors’ yards.

Officials were able to arrest Lafevers. She was charged with local charges because of narcotics found inside the car. Lafevers was booked in the Franklin County Jail.

Tarrant is a black male, 6′1″, and weighs around 180 pounds and has warrants for Violation of Sex Offender Registry, Felony Evading, and Possession of Stolen Property.

Anyone that may have seen Tarrant is asked to call the Winchester Police Department at 931-967-3840 or Crimestoppers at 931-962-4636.

Lucky Knott

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