Louisville man faces several charges after chase in Nelson County in stolen car

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man was arrested after police said he led Nelson County deputies on a chase in a stolen car.

The incident started Thursday evening in Nelson County. Nelson County Sheriff's deputies said Deshawn Puryear was seen driving the stolen Nissan Maxima on Louisville Road, according to a Facebook post.

Deputies said Puryear took off when officers tried to stop him, leading a chase along Louisville Road, Sullivan Lane and Meadowbrook Lane, where he drove through a resident's yard, causing damage. He then crashed into a fence at Sullivan Lane and Meadowbrook Lane, according to the arrest report.

He tried to run away on foot but was quickly caught. When officers searched Puryear, they found a baggie with multiple colored pills. Police said Puryear told them the pills were ecstasy.

Officers also found a marijuana pipe in the car. Investigators said Puryear admitted he smoked marijuana earlier in the day and also took two ecstasy pills. He also said he had ingested methamphetamine a couple of days earlier.

Puryear was taken to the hospital to be checked out before being booked into the Nelson County jail.

He now faces a long list of charges, including receiving stolen property, DUI, possession of a controlled substance (hallucinogens), wanton endangerment and several traffic charges.

Puryear appeared in Nelson County court Friday morning, where the judge set his bond at $20,000 cash. He is due back in court Nov. 26.

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