TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A man leads Tupelo police and Lee County deputies on a wild ride before crashing into an AT&T store.
Tupelo PD says an officer attempted pull over 50-year-old Willie Rockette on McCullough Boulevard after allegedly hitting another vehicle and driving erratically.
The pursuit continued onto Highway 6 after spike strips were used.
That’s where investigators say Rockette’s vehicle hit a Lee County deputy’s cruiser and then crashed into the AT&T store.
Rockette tried to run away but was taken into custody after multiple taser attempts and help from a K9.
Rockette is charged with Felony Fleeing, among other charges.
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