Three suspects arrested after high-speed chase ends in crash in Whitehaven

Published
July 03, 2026
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Winchester Road at Millbranch
Incident type
Crash, Pursuit

Summary

Police Pursuit Crash Memphis Tennessee in Memphis, Tennessee: Memphis Police officers spotted a suspicious vehicle with heavy front-end damage near I-55 and Shelby Drive on July 2. The driver and two passengers switched into a Nissan Altima, which sped away northbound on Elvis Presley Boulevard when officers attempted a traffic stop. The suspects lost control at Winchester and Millbranch and crashed; all three were taken into custody, and a stolen Glock was recovered. James Woodard, 30, was charged with multiple offenses including being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, evading arrest, felony property theft, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
James Woodard Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Suspects crash car after high-speed chase in Whitehaven, police say

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