Two Grayson County teenagers suspected in a crime spree across the South are expected to return to Kentucky this week to face felony charges.
Eighteen-year-old Dalton Hayes and his 13-year-old girlfriend Cheyenne Phillips were arrested Sunday in Panama City, Florida after spending 14 days on the lam.
Grayson County Sheriff Norman Chaffin knows why Hayes went on the run.
"I don't know what was going through her head, but I know Dalton pretty well. He just didn't want to face charges for what he was already under possible indictment for," Chaffins told WKU Public Radio. "He was on bond for burglary and theft charges, so that certainly motivated him to try to get away from taking responsibility for what his actions were."
The sheriff says he has spoken with Hayes and the teen is “very scared” and wants to come home.
He and Phillips face a host of charges, including burglary, theft, criminal trespassing, and criminal mischief. Their travels took them to through multiple states and police believe they were getting by on stolen cash and vehicles.
