CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala- A domestic dispute in Cedar Bluff escalated into a high-speed pursuit Tuesday, November 25th, ending in a crash in the Little River area of Cherokee County.

Cherokee County 911 received a call from a woman reporting that her husband was at her residence. She informed dispatchers that the previous night he had come to her home and used his vehicle to ram her vehicle before fleeing the scene. She further advised that he was now traveling in a 2010 silver Toyota Corolla headed toward Harton’s on AL Hwy 68 East.

Officers quickly responded and soon located the vehicle traveling back toward the residence. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused to pull over and fled, initiating a high-speed pursuit. According to authorities, the suspect reached speeds of up to 120 miles per hour as he attempted to evade law enforcement.

The chase continued into the Little River area, ending on AL Hwy 273 near County Road 275 when the driver lost control of the vehicle and spun into a ditch. The suspect resisted arrest and physically fought with officers. A Taser was deployed, allowing officers to subdue him and place him in handcuffs.

Atrium Floyd EMS responded to evaluate the driver, who was identified as 52-year-old Jonathan Craig Burns of Attalla, Alabama.

Chief Stepps extended his appreciation to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and the Leesburg Police Department for their assistance throughout the pursuit and arrest.