Pipe bomb found in car after police chase

Beth Denton, spokeswoman for the Tennessee Department of Safety, said the bomb was detonated by the department’s special operations unit. It was 5 inches long and 1 inch in diameter with an exposed fuse, she said.

Franklin County authorities said Scott Durham was chased because he was wanted on drug possession charges. His car ended up in a wheat field after authorities shot a tire.

One deputy was slightly hurt when hit by Durham’s car.

Durham was charged with reckless endangerment.

Winchester is located 78 miles southeast of Nashville.