Alabama man arrested in Ky. after robbery, possession of drugs, pursuit

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

 

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) — An Alabama man was arrested in Williamsburg on Monday after allegedly getting into an argument while holding a gun at a gas station and taking police on a pursuit on I-75.

According to the Williamsburg Police Department, Torey Loftin was involved in an argument with a gun at the gas pump of Grumpy’s when officers tried to talk to him. After, he allegedly fled in his car and hit a police cruiser before driving on I-75 and taking officers on a pursuit.

Loftin, of Montgomery, was stopped at the 12 mile marker and arrested.

He’s charged with:

  • Robbery – 1st degree
  • Wanton endangerment – 1st degree
  • Wanton endangerment – 1st degree (police officer)
  • Attempted murder (police officer)
  • Receiving stolen property (firearm)
  • Possession of marijuana
  • Tampering with physical evidence
  • Operating motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance
  • Fleeing/ evading police – 1st degree
  • Failure to wear seatbelt
  • Failure to signal
  • Careless driving
  • Criminal mischief – 1st degree
  • Failure to maintain insurance
  • Failure to produce insurance card
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