Media Release

A Paducah man is behind bars after he attempted to elude Sheriff's Deputies early this morning. At approximately 01:30 AM, Sean Patterson, 34, of Paducah, was clocked by deputy Ray Smith traveling 71mph in a 55mph speed zone. Deputy Smith attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Patterson's 2006 Chevy Trailblazer and that's when Patterson took off. Patterson was fleeing eastbound on US 62 just prior to the US 62 and KY 131 "Y" when Patterson lost control of his vehicle while trying to turn into a driveway. Patterson's vehicle struck a tree and a guardrail. Patterson was not injured and was apprehended without incident. A large quantity of alcohol was located in the vehicle. Patterson was lodged in the McCracken Regional Jail with charges of Speeding, DUI, and Fleeing/Evading Police. US 62 was closed for about half an hour while workers cleared the scene.