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Driver that did donuts gets more charges after assaulting McCracken deputies in jail

UPDATED STORY:
The man who was arrested for doing donuts in his car on a busy Paducah intersection now faces additional charges after a jailer was injured in an assault at the McCracken County Jail.

According to deputies at the jail, 25-year-old Austin Sporea got out of his cell Thursday night after forcing past a deputy who was giving him bedding.

Sporea reportedly assaulted the deputy, and as another deputy tried to help, Sporea hit her in the face, causing substantial facial trauma.

Additional staff responded and returned Sporea to his cell.

The injured deputy was taken to an area hospital and later transferred to an out-of-state medical facility for further treatment.

Sporea was additionally charged with felony assault and escape.


ORIGINAL STORY:
A reckless driver who did donuts on Hinkleville Road on Wednesday morning was identified and arrested.

Paducah Police said they received multiple 911 calls around 7 a.m. about a driver along I-24 who allegedly cut off other drivers and had his hazard lights on. A vehicle matching that same description was also reported to have turned donuts in the intersection of Hinkleville and New Holt Roads.

Officers used the Flock camera system and spotted the car at a gas station on Park Avenue.

Police caught up to and identified the driver as 25-year-old Austin Sporea. He was arrested and charged with reckless driving and disorderly conduct after what was described as a disturbance when approached by police.

Video of the initial incident was shared widely on social media.
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