A traffic stop that turned into a high-speed pursuit in Springfield led to a drug investigation, multiple charges and the safe return of a runaway juvenile to their parents.
Robertson County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a black Nissan sedan leaving the Speedway convenience store on Oct. 22 for improper display of registration. The driver failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies identified the driver as Dezrick Dowlen Jr. of Springfield and determined the passenger was a runaway juvenile from Robertson County. Both were later located at a residence on 5th Avenue East in Springfield.
When deputies took Dowlen into custody, they observed suspected narcotics in plain view, prompting investigators to obtain a search warrant for the residence.
During the search, detectives seized cash, illegal narcotics and firearms, according to the sheriff’s office. The juvenile was safely returned to their parents.
Dowlen is being held at the Robertson County Detention Facility and faces thefollowing multiple charges:
• Felony Evading – Bond $6,000
• Resisting Arrest – Bond $2,000
• Reckless Endangerment – Bond $2,000
• Reckless Driving – Bond $1,500
• Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child – Bond $1,500
• Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance w/ Intent to Resell x 2 – No Bond
• Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance w/ Intent to Resell – Bond $15,000
• Possession of a Legend Drug – Bond $0.00
• Felony Evidence Tampering – Bond $25,000
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Bond $2,500
• Simple Possession of Schedule II – Bond $20,000
• Simple Possession of Schedule VI – Bond $3,000
Bond amounts listed by the sheriff’s office range from $0 to $25,000 for individual charges. Two charges of possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to resell have no bond listed.
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