From the Henderson Police Department and Captain Chris Ball and Chief Marcus Barrow
According to information from the Henderson Police Department Tuesday afternoon, a Henderson police officer attempted to stop a Jeep Cherokee on South William Street on Sunday, Nov. 10 at about 1:30 p.m. The vehicle failed to stop and was pursued to Norvell Street and East Andrews Avenue, at which time the front-seat passenger exited the vehicle and ran down Andrews Avenue.
The driver, identified as Djhante Blash, 22, of 1722 Lynn Ave., Henderson, continued onto Andrews Avenue before stopping at the Wash House, located at 604 E. Andrews Ave.
Police recovered a firearm from the vehicle, and Blash was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. He was also charged with felony flee to elude. He received no bond due to pre-trial release. The arrest report also lists additional traffic charges.
