Mother, son arrested after investigator’s vehicle struck during pursuit
A mother and son are in the Russell County jail after a vehicle pursuit yesterday.
Russell County Sheriff’s Office Investigators were involved in a vehicle pursuit with Marcus Ja’Vell Watkins on May 25, 2023. During the pursuit, Marcus Watkins purposely struck an investigator’s vehicle and then attempted to flee on foot. After a foot pursuit, Marcus Watkins was taken into custody.
Marcus’ mother, Shranda Watkins, was arrested after attempting to interfere with the arrest of Marcus Watkins.
Marcus Watkins was charged with Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree, Attempted Assault 1st Degree on Law Enforcement, Attempting to Elude by Motor Vehicle and Reckless Endangerment. Shranda Watkins was charged with Resisting Arrest.
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