Jefferson County Deputies Make Fairfield Arrest

FAIRFIELD, AL - A fight that broke out in the middle of Martin Luther King Drive in Fairfield resulted in the arrest of one suspect who attempted to escape law enforcement. The incident occurred just after 5 p.m. Tuesday.

A report by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said a deputy assigned to increase the law enforcement presence in the Fairfield area observed two black male subjects fighting in the middle of MLK Drive with three others standing around watching.

The deputy activated his emergency lights and the men reportedly jumped into a black Tahoe and attempted to flee. The tires on the Tahoe apparently blew and the vehicle stopped on Camden Dr. All of the men ran from the vehicle but the deputy was able to take the driver into custody.

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The driver was identified as 23-year-old Tadarris Antonio Ray, who was found to be in possession of an unlicensed pistol. Ray was arrested for carrying a pistol without license, receiving stolen property, attempting to elude and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

The vehicle was found to be stolen out of Prattville. Ray also picked up two additional charges when he tried to eat marijuana he had concealed on his body, tampering with physical evidence and promoting prison contraband.

Photo via Jefferson County Sheriff's Office