Man Already Facing Charges Of Sexual Exploitation Of Minor…Charged With Numerous Traffic Offenses After High Speed Chase

A high speed chase in Hawkins County results in a host of additional charges against a man already facing allegations of sexual exploitation of a minor. Rogersville police arrested 42 year old Heath Dudley Drinnon as he drove his vehicle with faulty brakes. Drinnon refused to pull over and led police on a chase that ended in a crash near downtown Rogersville. Drinnon, then attempted to flee on foot by was tazed and then apprehended. He is now charged with aggravated assault of an officer, felony evading arrest, resisting arrest and numerous traffic violations. Drinnon will appear in court on May 14 in Hawkins County.