Priceville police arrest man out on bond for murder after 130 mph I-65 pursuit

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Jun. 28—A man out on bail for a murder charge in Louisiana was arrested early Wednesday after leading law enforcement on a chase that reached speeds of 130 mph across multiple counties in a stolen car, according to Priceville police.
Madison, Tennessee, resident Travis Lee Andry, 36, faces charges of felony attempt to elude, reckless endangerment, improper lane usage, driving while suspended, failure to signal and reckless driving. Police said he was booked into Limestone County Jail and later transferred to Morgan County Jail, where he remained incarcerated in lieu of $205,000 bail Friday.
According to a police affidavit, at approximately 12:10 a.m., Priceville police were notified by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office of a two-vehicle pursuit they were involved in going north on Interstate 65 and heading into Morgan County. A Priceville police officer then set up spike strips to hinder the vehicles.
"Suspect vehicles were described as a lime green Dodge Charger and a dark colored Dodge Challenger," the affidavit said. "I observed the suspect vehicles approaching my location at a high rate of speed and was able to spike the lead vehicle, the lime green Charger."
The affidavit said several occupants exited the Charger and entered the Dodge Challenger, which had halted near the scene, and continued their flight north on I-65, attempting to hit an officer's patrol vehicle in the process. The vehicle was reported as driving speeds of over 130 miles per hour, driving recklessly, and committing "numerous traffic violations."
Police said they pursued the Challenger until the decision was made to end the pursuit at the Limestone County line. The Limestone County Sheriff's Office then deployed spike strips and disabled the vehicle.
Andry was the driver of the vehicle and Cullman County authorities arrested Antioch, Tennessee, resident Terrance Devon Darnell Mitchell, 18, at the scene as well, according to police.
"It was later discovered that the Dodge Challenger had been reported stolen from Nashville, Tennessee," Priceville police said. "Additionally, Andry is currently out on bond facing murder charges in New Orleans, Louisiana."
Andry was placed into custody by Cullman County for crimes he committed in their jurisdiction, according to the affidavit.
The Police Department said they are communicating with Louisiana authorities about a potential bond revocation for Andry.
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