KSP Arrests Two after Pursuit
Dawson Springs, Ky. (Hopkins County) – Trooper Alec Winters, of Kentucky State Police Post 2 in Madisonville, observed a 2012 Nissan Maxima, operating at a high rate of speed near the 89 mile marker, southbound on I-69, on May 9, 2020 around 7:38 PM.
Trooper Winters initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, where he came into contact with the operator, 29-year-old Letarion Gines, and his passenger, 30-year-old Binnie Bryant Jr., both of Evansville, Indiana. During the traffic stop, Gines put his vehicle in drive, and began to flee. Trooper Winters, with the assistance of Trooper Cody Kromer, pursued the Gines for several miles, until his vehicle became disabled in a ditch. Once his vehicle was disabled, Gines exited the vehicle and fled on foot, but was apprehended quickly. Bryant remained at the vehicle, and was also detained. Further investigation revealed both Gines and Bryant were under the influence, and in possession of marijuana and handguns.
Letarion Gines was arrested and lodged in the Hopkins County Detention Center, where he was charged with the following:
- Speediing 26 MPH or > Speed Limit (Limited Access)
- Reckless Driving
- Failure to or Improper Signal
- Improper Use of Left Lane-Overtaking Vehicle
- Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon
- Possession of Marijuana (Ehancement)
- Failure to Produce Insurance Card
- DUI 1st
- Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle)
- Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st Degree (On Foot)
- Disregarding Stop Sign
Binnie Bryant Jr. was arrested and lodged in the Hopkins County Detention Center, where he was charged with the following:
- Public Intoxication- Controlled Substance (Excludes Alcohol)
- Possession of Marijuana (Enhancement)
- Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon
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