Chamblee Police Officer Attacked By Fraud Suspect

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who attempted a fraud transaction at the Chamblee Wal-Mart and then attacked a police officer who tried to arrest him.

“Kermit Wardell Wyche attempted a fraud transaction at Chase Bank and Walmart,” according to a Chamblee police statement. “Upon an attempt to arrest him, Wyche fled the scene after striking one Chamblee officer (causing minor injuries) and hitting a parked car while attempting to elude capture.”

Wyche was last seen in a rental yellow 2015 Ford Mustang convertible with Florida plates, and with minor damage to the rear bumper with possible red paint transfer. Anyone with any information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact Detective M. Winfield at 470-395-2429 or the Chamblee Police Department non-emergency number 770-986-5005.