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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) arrested a man who allegedly drove 116 mph on Interstate 26 Tuesday.
A JCPD spokesperson said officers conducted a traffic stop near mile marker 19 around 12:30 a.m. The driver reportedly took Exit 20 and turned into a parking lot.
According to the JCPD, the driver, identified as Karsun Rain Thompson, 23, of Bristol, Virginia was charged with the following:
- Felony evading arrest
- Reckless driving
- Failure to comply with financial responsibility law
- Open container
- No driver’s license in possession
The JCPD stated no injuries or property damage was reported during the incident and arrest.
Thompson was taken to the Washington County Detention Center.
