Media Release
On July 27, 2022 at approximately 7:46 am the Calloway County Communications Center received a report of a suspicious vehicle on Bakers Crossroad. Upon arrival, deputies recognized the vehicle as belonging to the wanted felon Ronnie Sharp. Through information received, it was verified that Ronnie Sharp was in the area and additional deputies from both Calloway and Henry County responded to assist. Calloway County Fire Rescue also responded with their drone. Mr. Sharp was located on Brandon Road on a 4-wheeler and a pursuit ensued. Sharp wrecked the 4-wheeler just inside Tennessee and forced entry into a residence in an attempt to elude law enforcement, where he was taken into custody. Additional charges are pending in both Calloway County and Henry County Tennessee.
This brings the end to an approximately two-week manhunt that resulted in numerous pursuits, several stolen vehicles and multiple charges. Sheriff Knight would like to give thanks and recognition to everyone for their dedication and determination in serving the public which resulted in the capture of a dangerous felon, who was wanted in Calloway County on the following charges:
A warrant for Failure to Appear for the following charges:
Possession of Handgun by a Convicted Felon 2 counts,
No Operator’s License
No Registration Receipt
No Registration Plates
Failure to Produce Insurance Card
Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance
Bail Jumping 1st Degree
Additional warrants which include the following charges:
Improper Registration Plate 3 Counts
No Registration Plate 2 Counts
No Operator’s License
Fleeing and Evading 1st Degree 2 Counts
Disregarding Stop Sign 3 Counts
Reckless Driving
Wanton Endangerment 3 Counts
Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree
Operating on a Suspended License 4 Counts
Fleeing and Evading 2nd Degree (On Foot) 2 Counts
Receiving Stolen Property Under $10,000
Failure to Signal
Speeding 26 MPH over the Limit
Failure to Wear Seat Belt
Fleeing and Evading 2nd Degree (Motor Vehicle) 2 Counts
No Motorcycle Operators License
Criminal Mischief 1st Degree
Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Meth)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
TBUT Auto Under $10,000
The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office has additional Charges pending.
Thanks again to the following agencies:
Henry County Sheriff’s Office
Marshall County Sheriff’s Office
The U.S. Marshalls
Kentucky State Police
Probation and Parole
Paris Metro PD
Puryear PD
Calloway County Fire-Rescue
Calloway County Emergency Management
Calloway County Communications Center
ATF
Calvert City PD
Benton PD
Calloway County EMS
West Ky. Correctional Complex
Sheriff Nicky Knight
Anyone who witnesses any unusual or possible criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 270-753-3151 or utilize the email address ccso.office@callkyso.com
Marshall County Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of Ronnie Sharp. All information given to Crime Stoppers remains anonymous by calling 270-527-COPS.
Here are a couple of photographs of Mr. Ronnie Sharp. If you see him call 911. DO NOT approach him as he is dangerous! Was last seen in a blue T-shirt and hat.
ATTENTION: We have a heavy law enforcement presence in the area of Tubbs and Bryant Road. We are on the lookout for a wanted fugitive who has fled on foot. Please lockup all of your vehicles including ATV’s and notify dispatch if you see anything suspicious in these areas. 270-527-1333
Sheriff Requests Public Assistance Finding Dangerous Fugitive
fugitive Ronnie Sharp. Sharp is wanted in connection with a March 17, 2022 vehicle pursuit in Calloway County, where a warrant of arrest was issued for 1st Degree Fleeing or Evading Police, 3 counts of 1st Degree Wanton Endangerment, 3rd Degree Criminal Mischief, and various other traffic related offenses.
Sharp is also wanted for Failure to Appear while out on bond for a 2022 Calloway County felony case where he is charged with Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and various traffic related offenses. Sharp has also been charged with 1st Degree Bail Jumping in that pending case.
Sharp is also wanted in Marshall County for Failure to Appear on a pending case.
On March 28, 2022, the Parole Board also issued a Parole Violation Warrant for Sharp.
Sharp is also wanted in connection with a theft in Henry County Tennessee.
Ronnie Sharp is a 47-year-old white male, approximately 5’10” tall, weighing approximately 145 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes.
Sharp should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office at 270-753-3151 or call 911.