Wednesday, March 01, 2006
High drama on Turkey Creek Road
I received a phone call last night about some high drama on Turkey Creek Road on Tuesday. Around 3:15 PM my friend was traveling west on Turkey Creek Road approaching the sharp turn at the end of Turkey Creek. He could see two Sheriff’s cars over at the railroad bridge where people park to go fishing. There was a white van with a ladder on top of it. The Sheriff’s helicopter was overhead circling.
In the rearview mirror three Sheriff’s cars with lights were approaching. My friend pulled over. Four more Sheriff’s cars came by. My friend backed up as the road was completely sealed now. A white man was being led up from the lake in handcuffs. Many more Sheriff’s cars and motorcycles came. My friend spoke of the precision with which this happened. At the time my friend had not heard the news so he turned on the radio and heard the story. It wasn’t until later in the evening that he learned that the van and occupants were still at large.
This is a good time to remind people how important it is to pull over and allow emergency vehicles to pass. Keep in mind that if you see one Sheriff’s patrol car or fire engine there may be more on the way. Pull over and stop.
Our community extends our thanks to the Sheriff’s department for all that was done yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Knox County Sheriff's Office Patrol Officer Cory Johnson. Your service is greatly appreciated.
In the rearview mirror three Sheriff’s cars with lights were approaching. My friend pulled over. Four more Sheriff’s cars came by. My friend backed up as the road was completely sealed now. A white man was being led up from the lake in handcuffs. Many more Sheriff’s cars and motorcycles came. My friend spoke of the precision with which this happened. At the time my friend had not heard the news so he turned on the radio and heard the story. It wasn’t until later in the evening that he learned that the van and occupants were still at large.
This is a good time to remind people how important it is to pull over and allow emergency vehicles to pass. Keep in mind that if you see one Sheriff’s patrol car or fire engine there may be more on the way. Pull over and stop.
Our community extends our thanks to the Sheriff’s department for all that was done yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Knox County Sheriff's Office Patrol Officer Cory Johnson. Your service is greatly appreciated.
