Jametrick Franklin King, a known leader of the Gangster Disciples gang in Knoxville and a significant drug dealer, was arrested after a high-speed chase on Interstate 81 across Tennessee and Virginia. Wanted for probation violations and burglary in Washington County, Tennessee, and federally indicted for possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine, King fled at speeds over 100 mph after spotting police. He crashed in Virginia, was treated at Bristol Regional Medical Center, and then taken to Carter County Jail, where he awaits an initial court appearance. King has a long, violent criminal history, including aggravated robbery, drug sales, and multiple arrests for evading law enforcement.
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