Knox County Man Arrested Following Police Chase

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   A wanted Knox County man was arrested on drug possession charges by Bridgeport Police after leading them on a chase earlier this week. Police eventually apprehended 24 year-old Anthony Skipworth. Skipworth was charged with speeding, aggravated fleeing and eluding police and driving while his license was suspended. Skipworth was also charged with possession of meth, possession of meth precursors and possession of meth-making precursors. He was already wanted on two Knox County warrants. Skipworth was taken to the Lawrence County Jail.