FLOCK camera alert leads to major drug seizure, East TN man now facing 14 charges
A man’s license plate was flagged by a FLOCK camera on his way into Cocke County, leading to a pursuit and seizure of over 200 grams of drugs.
COCKE CO., Tenn. (WVLT) - After a FLOCK camera flagged 42-year-old Michael Rozier’s license plate for active warrants as he was entering Cocke County, a pursuit to catch him began, according to the Cocke County Sherriff’s Office.
When CCSO initially flashed their lights and tried to get Rozier to stop, he led them on a pursuit from West Highway 25/70 to Indian Creek Road, ending in a crash on Mullins Chapel Road.
Rozier did not give up, as he began run away after crashing, however, he left a trail of blood from the crash that was discovered by CCSO and a K-9 on duty, according to the post.
Rozier was taken into custody by Jefferson County EMS officials and transported to Tennova Newport to be treated for injuries he took from the crash.
Upon search, CCSO discovered multiple kinds of drug paraphernalia, including a suspected 173 grams of methamphetamines and 28.4 grams of marijuana.
As a result, he was charged with 14 different crimes, according to CCSO:
- Evading by vehicle
- Evading by foot
- Aggravated Reckless Driving ×3 counts
- Possession of Methamphetamine while driving (over 5grams)
- Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Dangerous Felony
- Sale & Delivery x2 counts
- Possession of Schedule II Drugs
- Possession of Schedule VI Drugs
- Reckless Endangerment
- Speeding
- Failure to Maintain Lane
- Kidnapping
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Failure to Exercise Due Care
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