Traffic stop leads to flee attempt

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, June 21, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) deputies conducted a traffic stop on W. Capps Highway, just west of Waukeenah Highway. While they were executing the stop, officers gained probable cause to search the vehicle, and all three of the vehicle's occupants were instructed to step out of the vehicle and submit to a search. One of the three occupants, Anthony Ivey, refused to allow the deputy to complete a pat down search, and began reaching for an unidentified object that was in one of his pockets. Believing the item to be a possible handgun, the deputy attempted to detain Ivey. Ivey then fought back and was able to escape, fleei