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Memphis Man Charged After High Speed Chase

Putnam County authorities have arrested a Memphis man after he allegedly led authorities on a high speed chase.

19-year-old Kyle Gregory Teal is charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest following Thursday morning’s incident.

According to authorities, the chase began on Interstate 40 near mile marker 285.

A report stated that Teal was driving a Suzuki Forenza when a Tennessee Highway Patrolman spotted him driving 86 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour zone.

Teal allegedly exceeded 100 miles per hour during the chase before he eventually pulled over and was arrested.

He’s under a %7,000 bond at the Putnam County Jail and will make a court appearance on December 8th.

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