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Troopers arrest Ridgeland man after chase ends on I-55 in Jackson

By Kaitlin Howell Mar 27, 2024 | 12:59 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Ridgeland man was arrested after he allegedly led state troopers on a chase that ended in Jackson.

The incident happened just after noon on Wednesday, March 27.

Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said troopers attempted to stop a Chevrolet Suburban traveling north on I-55 near Woodrow Wilson Boulevard.

They said the driver led troopers on a chase that ended near Briarwood Drive.

The driver was identified as 45-year-old Joseph Rouser. He was arrested without incident and taken to the Hinds County Detention Center. Officials said charges against Rouser are pending.

This incident is under investigation by MHP.