Report: Two arrested after police chase, K-9 search, fight with deputy

April 16, 2021

Tom Kenny,

MANCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – Two people were arrested on drug and other charges early Friday morning in Clay County after a police chase, foot chase, K-9 search and fight with a deputy during the arrests, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators say K-9 Deputy Wes Brumley tried to pull over a driver for vehicle violations shortly after midnight, but the driver took off at a high-rate of speed and tried to evade Deputy Brumley.

They say the driver turned onto Hogskin Road and wrecked. Deputies say the driver and a passenger got out and ran into nearby woods.

Investigators say K-9 ‘Ghost’ tracked both suspects and found them in the woods at which time both suspects became aggressive and fought with Deputy Brumley.

After a brief struggle, 35-year old Brandon “Pencil” Davidson, of Stone Gap and 45-year old Jennie Crosslin were arrested and taken into custody, according to investigators.

Deputy Brumley says a search of the suspect’s vehicle turned up a handgun, cash and a large amount of suspected methamphetamine.

Investigators say Davidson was charged with:

• Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle)

• Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree (On Foot)

• Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon

• Tampering with Physical Evidence

• Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (> OR= 2 GMS Methamphetamine)

• Resisting Arrest

• Failure to or Improper Signal

• Careless Driving

Deputies say Crosslin was charged with:

• Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree (On Foot)

• Public Intoxication of Controlled Substance (Excludes Alcohol)

• Resisting Arrest

Both were taken to the Clay County Detention Center. Deputy Brumley was assisted by Deputy Kendric Smith, Deputy Kelly Johnson, Manchester Police K-9 Officer Ryan Jackson, Manchester Police Officer Jeff Couch and Officer Wes Wolfe.