BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE

2290 Blythe Ave.

Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 728-7300
Sheriff Eric Watson

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: August 1, 2017

CLEVELAND, TN- Top 10 Most Wanted fugitive Travis Grissom, who led patrol
deputies on a chase after stealing a vehicle from Loves Truck Stop in Charleston, TN
last June, was finally captured on Saturday, July 29, 2017

Grissom was spotted by a patrol deputy driving southbound on I-75 in a blue Dodge Ram
near the Bradley / McMinn County line. When a traffic stop was initiated, the vehicle
accelerated to at least 80 M.P.H. in an attempt to evade. During those attempts, the
vehicle changed lanes cutting between a semi-truck and other vehicles, drove in the
emergency lane of the interstate before exiting the interstate at the 33 mile marker, and
traveled through a red light at the intersection of Lauderdale Memorial and the I-75
Southbound exit ramp. The drivers continuous efforts to evade almost caused two
separate collisions with the vehicle proceeding northbound on I-75 in two lanes at the
same time. The vehicle abruptly pulled over at the 31 mile marker, and the driver, Travis
Grissom, was taken into custody after a brief struggle. During the struggle, deputies
witnessed Grissom reaching for a knife on his right side.

Further investigation yielded the tag on the Dodge Ram didnt belong to the vehicle and
had been stolen from Morgan County, TN. Additionally, deputies located drugs and drug
paraphernalia inside the vehicle.

Criminal Charges related to July 29, 2017 incident

Possession of Stolen Property
Felony Evading
Felon Reckless Endangerment
Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Simple Possession (Methamphetamine)
Resisting Arrest
Driving on Revoked
Speeding (80/70)
Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device
Equipment Violation (Brake Light)
Misuse of Registration
Display of Plates
No Insurance
Failure to Signal Turn
Driving on Roadways Laned Traffic
When Overtaking on Right

Outstanding Warrants Served

Theft over $2,500
 Theft under $1,000
Aggravated Burglary
Felony Evading Arrest
Alteration of a Vehicle Tag
Misdemeanor Violation of Probation

Submitted by,
Director James E. Bradford, Jr.
Public Relations Division