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MS SC674
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes Deputy Chad McClatchy and Deputy Robert Wharton of the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department for their capture of two Louisiana prison escapees on March 14, 2011
- The escapees, Ricky Wedgeworth and Darian "Drake" Pierce, had fled Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 4, 2011, after serving 25-year sentences for armed robbery and attempted second-degree murder
- Deputy McClatchy identified the stolen vehicle on Highway 78 near the DeSoto-Marshall County line, leading to a pursuit toward Tennessee where Deputy Wharton disabled the vehicle by shooting out the left front tire
- The 10-mile pursuit ended when the getaway vehicle wrecked in southeast Shelby County, Tennessee, with both subjects arrested without further incident or injury
- Resolution directs that the commendation be presented to the deputies and forwarded to Sheriff Bill Rasco and the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors
Legislative Description
Commend DeSoto County Deputy Sheriff Chad McClatchy and Deputy Sheriff Robert Wharton for acts of courage in capture of escapees.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/30/2011
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