Reality television personality Kyle Chrisley was taken into custody in Georgia on May 23, 2026, following a high-speed police pursuit. The Chrisley Knows Best star faces several charges, including driving under the influence and eluding law enforcement.

A high-speed pursuit through Cherokee County

The Cherokee Sheriff's Office initiated a pursuit after receiving reports of a reckless driver near the intersection of East Cherokee Drive and Ranchwood Trail. As the report states, the vehicle in question—described as either a black or green Ford Bronco—was observed speeding, tailgating, and using high beams to intimidate others. A BOLO was issued before an officer spotted the vehicle and attempted an approach, which allegedly triggered a high-speed flight.

The chase concluded at a local gas station, where law enforcement made contact with Kyle Chrisley. The specific charges filed against her include DUI less safe, attempting to elude police, reckless driving,speeding, and improper passing. Following the arrest, Chrisley was booked into the Cherokee County Jail and later released after posting bail, which included $1,355 for the DUI charge and $2,006 for speeding.

The 90 MPH excuse and the 'dying friend' defense

During the roadside encounter, Chrisley reportedly provided several justifications for her driving behavior. According to the report,she initially admitted to driving nearly 90 MPH before recanting her statement. She further claimed that her presence in the residential area was due to transporting a friend, Chase Evans, to the home of a dying relative.

In an attempt to explain her erratic driving , Chrisley also alleged that she had to swerve suddenly to avoid hitting a deer. She later reiterated this version of events in a statement provided to TMZ. however, officers noted that her speech appeared slurred and her breath smelled of alcohol, leading to the DUI less safe charge, which in Georgia can be applied even if a driver's blood alcohol concentration is below 0.08 percent.

A legacy of legal battles from bank fraud to assault

The arrest of Kyle Chrisley is not an isolated incident but rather part of a broader pattern of legal instability for the Chrisley family, who have been in the public eye since the premiere of Chrisley Knows Best in 2014. This follows the high-profile 2022 convictions of Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, tax fraud, and defrauding the United States.

Furthermore, Kyle Chrisley's personal legal history includes a significant incident on September 9, 2026. During that time, she was arrested for aggravated assault and resisting arrest following an altercation with her then-partner, Nicole Landsman.. Legal documents from that case indicate that Landsman alleged Chrisley punched her near the eyebrow and threw her outside, causing her to hit her head on concrete.

The mystery of the Ford Bronco and the sobriety test

Despite the detailed police report, several aspects of the May 23 incident remain unverified.. For instance, the exact color of the Ford Bronco—whether it was black or green—remains a point of ambiguity in the initial reports. Additionally, while Chrisley eventually offered to perform a field sobriety test after her arrest, the circumstances surrounding her initial refusal to do so are not fully detailed in the source material. Finally, the report does not confirm the specific blood alcohol level of the driver, leaving the "less safe" designation as the primary metric for the DUI charge.