On Friday, at approximately 2:00 pm, deputies attempted a traffic stop on a black Ford Fusion traveling south on Hixson Pike. When the driver refused to stop, a short vehicle pursuit ensued that would eventually conclude near the 8900 block of Peach Street where the driver fled the vehicle on foot.

Deputies pursued the suspect behind a residence into the woods. Deputies gave verbal commands to the suspect to stop, however they were not followed. The suspect was tazed to gain compliance and taken safely into custody.

The suspect, later identified as Thomas Jones, was arrested, and taken to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center where he is being charged with Felony Evading, Resisting Arrest, Light Law Violation, and Seat Belt Violation.

Jones was also found to have nine active warrants from Hamilton County Sessions and Criminal Courts, which included Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Burglary, Domestic Assault, and Theft of Property.

Jones also had active warrants out of Soddy-Daisy.