A Shelbyville man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Bedford County and driving into Coffee County.

40 year old Edward Worthy of South Cannon Blvd in Shelbyville was spotted on the Old Tullahoma Highway near Belmont Road by Deputy Joey Ricco headed toward Manchester. The officer turned around and attempted to stop the driver but he refused to do so. He then turned and returned to Tullahoma at which time, according to the arrest warrant, Tullahoma Officer Rocky Ruehling and other officers took up the pursuit.

According to warrants obtained by Ruehling, Worthy was driving in a reckless manner and was putting other drivers in danger. He was finally stopped on Anderson Street and the officer found that he had 4 driving on suspended license charges in the past. He was transported to the Coffee County Jail and charged with 5th driving on suspended, evading arrest, reckless endangerment, failure to yield, and theft of property. Bond was set at $41,500 and he'll be in court on August 11. Worthy also has charges pending in Bedford County.

Carroll Davidson Jr age 44 of Scott Ave in Nashville was a passenger in a vehicle and was charged with Public intoxication and evading arrest. Bond was set at $10,500 and he'll be in court on August 11.

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