Monteagle man gets Two Life Sentences after 2020 High-Speed Chase in Alabama

January 2, 2022

Christian Street, 24, of Monteagle was recently sentenced to two life sentences for his role in a high-speed chase in Alabama in 2020.

According to the Grundy County Herald, Street and two other Grundy County residents were charged with possession of stolen property and possession of burglary tools. Street was also charged with assault, reckless endangerment and flight/escape of a fugitive.

The three were arrested and charged in Jackson County, AL on Dec. 26, 2020, following a high-speed chase with Bridgeport and Stevenson police officers. During the pursuit it was alleged that Street fired shots at police officers resulting in two Attempted Murder charges.

The Court also recommended that Street be placed in a facility for substance abuse.

Richard W. Smith, attorney for the defendant, filed a motion for acquittal, a motion for a new trial and a motion to reconsider sentencing Dec. 15. A hearing is set for Jan. 5, 2022 (this Wednesday) in Jackson County, AL.

Lucky Knott

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