LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRN) — Law enforcement in Alabama arrested a Nashville man — who reportedly claimed to be a member of the Sinaloa Cartel — after a shooting on Interstate 65 near the Tennessee/Alabama state line.
According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, Feb. 27 around 2:45 p.m., deputies received a report from a woman who claimed 35-year-old Joel Cespedes was following her vehicle on I-65 near Exit 365.
The victim reportedly said Cespedes called and threatened to kill her if she did not stop the vehicle. She refused, and he allegedly began firing shots at her as they drove down the interstate. Authorities said the victim was able to record the incident.
LCSO said while on the phone with dispatchers, the victim exited the interstate and drove to find a safe location.
An Alabama State Trooper in the area conducted a traffic stop on Cespedes, prompting a response from several other law enforcement agencies.
During a search of Cespedes, officers reportedly found a gun, several fraudulent identification cards, passports and credit cards belonging to other individuals.
Officials said probable cause was established to charge Cespedes with attempted murder and second-degree domestic violence with stalking. He was also charged with trafficking in stolen identities, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of fentanyl. Cespedes is being held on a $2,005,000 bond.
LCSO advised anyone who witnessed this incident or has additional information to contact Investigator Martin Evans at 256-232-0111.
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