Abingdon
Police Department
For Immediate
Release
ABINGDON, VA- On Sunday, January 18th,
2015, at approximately 1:00 a.m., an Abingdon Police Department patrol officer
observed a vehicle speeding on Lowry Drive. As the officer pulled out to
conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated to a high rate of speed. The
vehicle sped down Lowry Drive, turned left on Stonemill Road and then made a
right on to Hallock Drive, where they finally came to a stop in a driveway.
The driver of the vehicle was Tanner Morris Curd,
21, of Meadowview and the passenger was Brisk Autumn Reed, 20, of
Meadowview. Mr. Curd was placed under
arrest and charged with Felony Elude Police, in
violation of § 46.2-817 of the Code of Virginia; Driving While Suspended 2nd
Offense, in violation of § 46.2-301 of the Code of Virginia; and Speeding, in
violation of § 46.2of the Code of Virginia. He is being held on a $1500.00
secured bond at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Abingdon.
Ms. Reed was released on summons for
Underage Possession of Alcohol, in violation of § 4.1-305 of the Code of
Virginia; and Allowing an Unlicensed person to operate a vehicle, in violation
of § 46.2-349 of the Code of Virginia.
