Rockwood City police units were involved in a pursuit earlier Tuesday which started on Black Hollow Road and wound up on Highway 70 East near Delozier Lane.

Two police cars were slightly damaged after they had to do a pit maneuver on a vehicle in which they were pursuing. It started just after 11 AM and ended just before noon. No serious injuries to the police officers or the driver of the pursued vehicle. The Tennessee Highway Patrol was called to investigate due to the fact that police cars were involved in the accident. Lane restrictions were seen both east and westbound on Highway 70 due to the investigation of the incident.

37-year-old Rod Thomas Simpson was found to be the driver of the pursued car. He was arrested and charged with numerous traffic-related violations, Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Illegal drug violations. He remained jailed today on bonds totaling $230,500.

Photos courtesy of Dudley Evans.