BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE

2290 Blythe Ave.

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

MEDIA RELEASE

FOUR PEOPLE ARRESTED AFTER BRIEF PURSUIT

Date: November 6, 2017

CLEVELAND, TN- Last night, a traffic stop was initiated by a patrol deputy on a blue van that
was traveling north on N. Ocoee St. above the posted speed limit. The van continued to travel
even after the patrol deputy initiated audible emergency equipment. While failing to stop for the
deputy, a detective was able to position his vehicle in front of the van. Once the detective slowed
down for a traffic light showing red, the van struck the rear of the detectives vehicle which ended
the brief pursuit.

Contact was made with the driver and three occupants who were immediately detained. A
positive alert on the blue van by one of our agencys K-9s led to the discovery of approximately
(4) ounces of methamphetamine, (2) loaded handguns, multiple cell phones, and numerous items
identified as drug paraphernalia.

The driver and three occupants faces the below criminal charges;

(DRIVER) Christopher Graves, 27, of Lithia Springs, GA

Felony Evading
Reckless Endangerment
Possession of Schedule II for Resale (Meth)
Felony Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Firearm During Dangerous Felony

(PASSENGER) Taylor Marie Jones, 20, of Lithia Springs, GA

Possession of Schedule II for Resale (Meth)
Felony Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Firearm During Dangerous Felony
Fugitive from Justice (Outstanding Criminal Warrant from state of Georgia)

(PASSENGER) Chad Coleman, 29, of Lithia Springs, GA

Possession of Schedule II for Resale (Meth)
Felony Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Firearm During Dangerous Felony
Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon (Convicted of Violent Felony in state of
Georgia)

(PASSENGER) Tyson Lynn Vaughn, 36, of Cleveland, TN

Possession of Schedule II for Resale (Meth)
Felony Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of a Firearm During Dangerous Felony

Submitted by,
Director James E. Bradford, Jr.
Communications Division