After Expedited Hearing Request, Prolific Crime Driver Sentenced to Eight Years

Shelby County, TN —After the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office requested an expedited probation violation hearing, Keymon Bledsoe—whom law enforcement identified as a prolific crime driver—will serve eight years in the Tennessee Department of Correction following the revocation of his probation.

Bledsoe was granted probation on December 18, 2025, in eight separate indicted cases involving multiple charges, including auto theft. He requested probation from the court and was afforded that opportunity, despite the State’s objection.

On December 31, 2025, Bledsoe was arrested following a high-speed pursuit that began near the airport on Plough Boulevard. The pursuit lasted nearly ten minutes, spanning interstate and residential streets. Authorities report he drove with his headlights off through heavy traffic before ultimately crashing the vehicle, fleeing on foot, and being apprehended. He was charged with Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Theft of a Firearm, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Intentionally Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle, and Reckless Endangerment, among other offenses.

Officers recovered three firearms from the vehicle, including one equipped with a Glock switch and another described as an assault-style rifle.

Bledsoe posted bond on January 1, 2026. The following day, the District Attorney’s Office expedited a probation violation on his probated cases and sought a bond increase on the new charges. After failing to appear for subsequent court dates, a bench warrant was issued with a $500,000 bond on the new case.

Memphis Police located Bledsoe on January 21 and took him back into custody.

At his first appearance on the probation violation on February 6, prosecutors asked the court to hold a hearing immediately. Judge Carolyn Blackett granted Bledsoe one week to retain counsel and set the hearing for February 11.

At the hearing, Tennessee Highway Patrol and Memphis Police officers were present to provide testimony and evidence regarding the high-speed pursuit. Rather than proceed with the State presenting proof and video evidence, Bledsoe asked the court to violate his probation without contest.

The court revoked his probation, and Bledsoe will now serve eight years in TDOC. He still faces prosecution for the new charges related to the pursuit and firearms recovered.

ADA Shaun Schielke handled the case.