Press release
On March 31, at approximately 8:45 a.m., Henderson County Narcotics Investigator Kendell Wellman attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic violations on Hwy 59 outside Athens. The vehicle pulled to the right of the roadway and stopped then sped away. Investigator Wellman pursued the vehicle which turned south on Hwy 19. The suspect vehicle damaged both passenger side tires while attempting to elude law enforcement. On Hwy 19 south of Loop 7 the suspect vehicle lost control and came to rest in front of Grace Community Church. Investigator Wellman apprehended the driver of the vehicle who was identified as Charity Miley. Miley had outstanding warrants for possession of a controlled substance, bail jumping and assault causing bodily injury. Miley was arrested for her outstanding warrants and charged with evading arrest / detention with a vehicle. Miley was transported to the Henderson County Jail where she remains with bonds totaling $59,500. A female passenger was identified and released from the scene with no charges pending.