Charged with felony eluding and aggravated assault on law enforcement officer

Officers responded to the area of Brighton Circle and Somerset Court for multiple reports of an SUV, later determined to be a grey 2007 Toyota 4-Runner, driving recklessly, and discharging a firearm in the area.

Upon their arrival, officers located the vehicle and pursued it when it failed to yield blue lights and sirens.

The suspect vehicle struck several pursuing patrol vehicles; no officers were injured.

The vehicle was eventually disabled when its tires were spike-striped.

The alleged suspect, Jimmy Knighton, refused to exit the disabled vehicle and was taken into custody after being apprehended by K9.

Jimmy Knighton was charged with Felony Eluding and Aggravated Assault on LEO.

Criminal Investigations Division is handling the investigation. A $150,000 bond was set per Judge Fountain.