Sunday, July 3rd around 11:40 PM a State Trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop at the intersection of Flat Branch Road and Hobbs Hill Road in Tracy City. The suspect was on a yellow ATV. The ATV fled before losing control in the ditch line. The Trooper approached the rider and was violently attacked. During the attack, the suspect attempted to take the Trooper’s weapon but was unable to do so. The attack lasted nearly five minutes before the suspect left the scene. The suspect did sustain some unknown injuries. The Trooper was treated at a local hospital and released. The suspect is described as a white male, 6’2″-6’4″, 240lbs, short beard. He was riding a yellow 4-wheeler.

The Grundy County Sheriff, Clint Shrum announced an arrest in this case on Tuesday.  Austin Gage McHone, age 24 of Tracy City turned himself in without incident.

He has been charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and felony evading.