PRESS RELEASE

The Elizabethton Police Department is seeking the help of the public in locating Crystal Renee Cozad.  On October 19th, 2012 at approximately 2304 hours Ptl Ryan Brackett observed a black Jeep Grand Cherokee make a left hand turn from Highway 67 East Bound to Milligan Highway when the arrow was red for turning left. Ptl. Brackett then conducted a motor vehicle stop of the vehicle in the parking lot of The Smoke House restaurant at 1941 Milligan Highway.  The driver, identified as Crystal Renee Cozad (aka Crystal Taylor), produced a Tennessee Identification card and the vehicle registration.  Ptl. Brackett observed an open container behind the front passenger seat within reach of the driver. Based on the drivers and passengers suspicious movements, Ptl. Brackett requested a backup unit to his location. While Sgt White was arriving to assist, Ms. Cozad started the vehicle and left the traffic stop circling around the building. While exiting the parking lot, Ms. Cozad accelerated and nearly struck Sgt White's patrol car. Sgt. White had to make an evasive maneuver to position his cruiser from being hit. After leaving the parking lot, Ms. Cozad left driving at a high rate of speed. Due to Ms. Cozad's reckless driving behavior and the fact that Ptl. Brackett  had Ms. Cozad's information, city officers discontinued pursuit of the vehicle. If Anyone has  information on the whereabouts of Crystal Renee Cozad (aka Crystal Taylor) please contact the Elizabethton Police Department's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-423-542-7574.