LAKE PARK —
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office has filed a total of a dozen charges against the driver and passenger at the center of Thursday’s dramatic chase through North Florida and South Georgia, said Lowndes County Sheriff Chris Prine.
The Osceola County Florida Sheriff’s Office had several warrants out for the driver on charges of burglary, grand theft and aggravated attempting to elude, Prine said. The driver was also wanted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for fleeing, child endangerment, and cocaine possession.
Prine said a search of the suspects’ vehicle discovered 88 grams of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $8,880, two handguns — one gun was reportedly stolen, and $1,500 in cash.
Thomas Ezzard Chenault, 34, of Orlando, Fla., is charged with felony trafficking cocaine, felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and felony bringing stolen property into the state, according to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.
Bacari Oshea McCarthren, 36, address unknown, is charged with felony trafficking cocaine, felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, felony bringing stolen property into the stated, felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor fleeing and attempting to elude, misdemeanor speeding, misdemeanor reckless driving, misdemeanor driving with a suspended license, and misdemeanor giving a false name or information, according to the sheriff’s office.
Both men have been denied bond, according to reports.
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