Chattanooga, Tennessee, October 5, 2025
News Summary
Ke’andre Jones has been arrested in Chattanooga after an armed carjacking incident that led to a reckless police pursuit. He threatened a victim and fled in the victim’s car, causing multiple collisions during the chase. Following his arrest, Jones faced several charges including carjacking and possession of a firearm. Additionally, two other incidents of carjacking in Chattanooga involved different suspects, highlighting a concerning rise in carjacking incidents in the area.
Chattanooga Man Arrested After Carjacking and Reckless Police Pursuit
A man named Ke’andre Jones is facing multiple charges following a carjacking incident in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The incident occurred on Friday when Jones approached the victim, brandished a gun, and forced him out of his vehicle.
During the carjacking, the victim was on his phone in his vehicle on Duncan Avenue. When the victim refused to give Jones a ride, he threatened him with the firearm before driving away in the victim’s car. An officer spotted Jones and initiated a police pursuit after he failed to pull over.
The chase escalated as Jones ran over a traffic circle on 4th Avenue and collided with two other vehicles. The police pursuit ended when Jones stopped on a curb and fled the scene on foot. He was apprehended shortly thereafter, after being tased nearly a block away from where the crash took place. A pistol magazine was recovered from the crime scene.
Following his arrest, Jones was taken to Erlanger Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the crash. He now faces multiple charges, including carjacking, evading arrest, reckless endangerment, and possession of a firearm.
In a separate incident in Chattanooga, another individual named Aaron Fontaine attempted to carjack a vehicle that had a man and two children inside. This attempted carjacking occurred near the Creative Discovery Museum. Fontaine, 27 years old from Norcross, Georgia, was charged with attempted carjacking, kidnapping, two counts of aggravated kidnapping, and disorderly conduct.
Fontaine attempted to start the vehicle while the mother of the children was trying to pull him out. The situation intensified until retired police officer Greg Bingham intervened, drawing a firearm and holding Fontaine at gunpoint. A witness restrained Fontaine with zip ties until police arrived on the scene. Fontaine’s bond has been set at $30,000, with a court appearance scheduled for September 23.
Additionally, Dominque Lavon Boyd, 27, was arrested after carjacking a woman’s car at gunpoint in Hixson and fleeing in the vehicle. Boyd led authorities on a chase that culminated in front of a Walmart SuperCenter in Soddy-Daisy. The pursuit involved a PIT maneuver, and Boyd discarded a firearm during the chase. Following his arrest, Boyd was found with cocaine, Xanax, and marijuana.
In an unrelated incident, a man named Chadrick Weaver was federally indicted for hijacking a Chattanooga public bus at gunpoint last year. Weaver is facing serious charges that include carjacking, brandishing a firearm during a violent crime, and unlawful transport of a firearm.
Summary of Charges and Incidents
The following table summarizes the key incidents relating to carjacking in Chattanooga:
| Name | Charges | Incident Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Ke’andre Jones | Carjacking, evading arrest, reckless endangerment, possession of a firearm | Forced victim out of vehicle at gunpoint and fled, leading to a police chase. |
| Aaron Fontaine | Attempted carjacking, kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping, disorderly conduct | Attempted to carjack a vehicle with a family inside; restrained by a retired police officer. |
| Dominque Lavon Boyd | Carjacking | Carjacked a woman’s vehicle at gunpoint and led police on a chase. |
| Chadrick Weaver | Carjacking, brandishing a firearm, unlawful transport of a firearm | Indicted for hijacking a public bus at gunpoint last year. |
FAQ
Who is Ke’andre Jones?
Ke’andre Jones is a man facing multiple charges including carjacking and evading arrest following an incident in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
What charges does Jones face?
Jones faces charges including carjacking, evading arrest, reckless endangerment, and possession of a firearm.
What happened with Aaron Fontaine?
Aaron Fontaine attempted to carjack a vehicle that had a man and two children inside near the Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga.
What is the outcome of Fontaine’s incident?
Fontaine was charged with attempted carjacking and aggravated kidnapping, and his bond is set at $30,000 with a court appearance scheduled.
Who is Dominque Lavon Boyd?
Dominque Lavon Boyd is a man arrested for carjacking a woman’s car at gunpoint in Hixson and led authorities on a chase.
What charges does Boyd face?
Boyd faces charges related to carjacking and was found with illegal drugs during his arrest.
What incident is Chadrick Weaver involved in?
Chadrick Weaver was federally indicted for hijacking a Chattanooga public bus at gunpoint last year.
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Additional Resources
- News Channel 9: Man Faces Several Charges After Stealing Car at Gunpoint
- Wikipedia: Carjacking
- Times Free Press: Good Samaritan Help Stops Downtown Chattanooga
- Google Search: Downtown Chattanooga news
- News Channel 9: Man Carjacks Woman’s Car in Hixson
- Google Scholar: Carjacking Tennessee
- Times Free Press: Chattanooga Man Accused of Hijacking Public Bus
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Public Transportation Crimes
- Times Free Press: Prisoner Transport Van Carjacked at Gunpoint
- Google News: Prisoner Transport Carjacking
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