Sheriff Bobby Jones reports on Wednesday January 17, 2024, a Somerset man is in
custody following a pursuit in Pulaski County.

The incident began when Detective Lieutenant Daryl Kegley and Detective Tan Hudson
observed a white Cadillac in the parking lot of the Pulaski County Judicial Center. Detectives
recognized the driver, Brenton Helton, age 28, of Somerset, as the driver of the vehicle.
Detectives were familiar with Helton and were aware he was wanted on a Parole Violation
warrant.

Detectives pulled in front of Helton’s vehicle. Detectives approached the vehicle and identified
themselves. Helton placed the vehicle in reverse and accelerated backwards out of the parking
space, between other vehicles, nearly striking a female walking through the parking lot.
Detectives activated their emergency equipment, however Helton refused to obey commands to
stop.

Helton turned onto South Central Avenue and traveled South to the intersection of East Bourne
Avenue. Detectives continued to pursue Helton down East Bourne, Jarvis Avenue, and onto
Highway 914. During the pursuit, Helton disregarded numerous traffic laws.

When the pursuit turned on 914, Helton reached speeds over 90 MPH. Detectives observed
Helton pass a vehicle on the shoulder of the road, nearly losing control, due to the snow on the
shoulders. Detectives terminated the pursuit due to the road hazards and Helton’s disregard for
public safety. Helton was last observed turning on Dry Branch Road.

A short time later, Deputies David Campbell, Ronnie Golden, and Noah Dishman, located the
Cadillac abandoned in the Thunder Mountain Area of Dry Branch Road. Deputies attempted to
track Helton through the snow. Deputies canvassed the neighborhood and spoke to homeowners
in the area. Deputies searched a barn near the scene, however were unable to locate Helton.

On Thursday January 18, 2024, Detective Kegley received a call from the US Marshals Service
stating they had information Helton was in a residence on Nevels Grocery Road in Mccreary
County. The US Marshals, the Mccreary County Sheriff’s Office, and the Pulaski County
Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division went to the residence. The US Marshal’s Service and the
Mccreary County Sheriff’s Office were able to located Helton inside of the residence, where he
was taken into custody.

Brenton Helton was arrested and charged with the following:
1. Parole Violation (Pulaski Circuit Court Warrant)
Helton was also served a Pulaski District Court warrant, with the following charges that
stemmed from the pursuit:
1. Fleeing or Evading Police, 1 st Degree (Motor Vehicle)
2. Wanton Endangerment 1 st Degree
3. Speeding 26 MPH or > Speed Limit
4. Disregarding Stop Sign
5. Reckless Driving
6. Failure to or Improper Signal
7. Following Another Vehicle Too Closely
8. Improper Turning
9. Operating on Suspended or Revoke Operators License

Helton was transported and lodged at the Pulaski County Detention Center.

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend its appreciation to the US.Marshal’s
Service and the Mccreary County Sheriff’s Office for helping locate and capture this individual.

Sheriff Bobby Jones asks if you have any information about drug activity or any crime to contact
our tip line at 606-679-8477. You can remain anonymous. You can also leave a tip on our
webpage at http://www.pulaskisheriff.com.