News Release- Suspect Charged with Multiple Offenses including Failure to Stop
- Deputy Jamie Burton
- May 29
- 1 min read
05/29/26
Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of Andrew Pender (DOB: 12/30/1998) following a vehicle pursuit that ended near 2660 US-21.
On May 29, 2026, just before 1:00 pm, deputies observed a black truck disregard a traffic light at Parklane Road and 277. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, at which time the driver, identified as Andrew Pender, failed to stop, initiating a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit continued onto Wilson Boulevard. Near Wilson Boulevard and Vintage Pine Drive, Pender rear-ended a civilian vehicle. Both the driver and passenger of the vehicle were transported by EMS to be checked out.
The pursuit ended near 2660 US-21 in Ridgeway when Pender lost control of the vehicle and wrecked. Pender caused damage to roadside property and power lines. Pender was transported by EMS to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. No deputies were injured in the pursuit.
When Pender is released from the hospital, he will be transported to Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. He is charged with Failure to Stop for Blue Lights, Hit and Run, Reckless Driving, Possession of Schedule II Narcotic, Possession of Schedule IV Narcotic, and Simple Possession Marijuana.
