50-Mile, 3-County Pursuit Ends on Western Kentucky Parkway

Escaped inmates charged after high-speed chase involving carjacking and assault

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:45pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a set of handcuffs against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the apprehension of escaped inmates after a dangerous pursuit.A dramatic close-up of the handcuffs used to apprehend the escaped inmates after a high-speed chase across three Kentucky counties.Leitchfield Today

A nearly 50-mile pursuit of jail escapees and carjacking suspects ended in Grayson County on the Western Kentucky Parkway. The incident began on Sunday when troopers were notified of a carjacking and assault incident at a local store, with the suspects identified as two escaped inmates from the Christian County Detention Center. After a high-speed chase through multiple counties, the pursuit was ended when deputies deployed spike strips, leading to the arrest of the two escapees.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the risks posed by escaped inmates and the need for effective coordination between law enforcement agencies to apprehend dangerous suspects. The pursuit also raises concerns about security measures at the Christian County Detention Center and the potential for future escapes.

The details

According to Kentucky State Police, the pursuit began when troopers were notified of a carjacking and assault incident at a Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store in Crofton. Christian County Dispatch advised that the suspects were two escaped inmates from the Christian County Detention Center. Troopers located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver, 30-year-old Elijah Boodoosignh, fled at a high rate of speed. The chase continued through Muhlenberg and Ohio counties before entering Grayson County, where deputies and Leitchfield police officers deployed spike strips to end the pursuit.

  • The incident began on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • The pursuit lasted nearly 50 miles and spanned three counties.

The players

Elijah Boodoosignh

A 30-year-old Hopkinsville resident who escaped from the Christian County Detention Center and was charged with second-degree escape, first-degree wanton endangerment, fleeing or evading police, and other offenses.

James Stull

A 39-year-old Covington resident who also escaped from the Christian County Detention Center and was charged with second-degree escape.

Kentucky State Police

The law enforcement agency that initiated the pursuit and coordinated with local authorities to apprehend the suspects.

Grayson County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that assisted in ending the pursuit by deploying spike strips on the Western Kentucky Parkway.

Leitchfield Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that also responded to the Western Kentucky Parkway and helped apprehend the suspects.

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What they’re saying

“This incident highlights the risks posed by escaped inmates and the need for effective coordination between law enforcement agencies to apprehend dangerous suspects.”

— Ken Howlett, News Director

What’s next

The two escaped inmates, Elijah Boodoosignh and James Stull, will face additional charges and court proceedings related to their escape and the pursuit. Authorities will also likely review security measures at the Christian County Detention Center to prevent future escapes.

The takeaway

This high-speed chase across multiple counties demonstrates the importance of strong collaboration between law enforcement agencies to quickly apprehend dangerous suspects and protect public safety. The incident also raises concerns about the security of the Christian County Detention Center and the need for improved measures to prevent inmate escapes.