Convicted Felon Arrested After Pursuit in Putnam County
In Putnam County, Tennessee, Aaron Ashburn, a convicted felon, was arrested following a brief pursuit by the Sheriff's Office. The pursuit began after a deputy responded to reports of individuals "recklessly shooting firearms" and attempted a traffic stop on a…
Nashville, TN, July 25, 2026 —
Aaron Ashburn, a convicted felon, was arrested in Putnam County, Tennessee, following a brief pursuit by the Sheriff’s Office. The incident unfolded after a deputy responded to calls reporting individuals “recklessly shooting firearms.”
According to authorities, the deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle that was departing the area where the shooting was reported. The vehicle failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. Ashburn was subsequently taken into custody.
During the arrest, Ashburn was found to be in possession of a firearm. He is now facing several charges, including evading arrest, reckless endangerment, and unlawful possession of a weapon. The specific details regarding the timeline of the pursuit and the exact charges filed were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Kassidy Brown on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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