Tennessee police are on the hunt for the 'estranged' adult son of Nashville's well-regarded police chief. The son, who has a lengthy rap sheet and a long criminal history, is now accused of shooting two suburban officers as they investigated a stolen car Saturday. Both La Vergne officers, identified as Ashely Boleyjack and Gregory Kern, were hospitalized in stable condition as authorities seek John C. Drake Jr., the 38-year-old son of Metropolitan Nashville Police Chief John Drake.
La Vergne police told Lake Forest residents to stay inside and lock their doors until early Monday morning. 'There is no immediate threat to the public,' the department said in a statement posted to Facebook at 12:17 a.m. 'We are continuing our search efforts but ask everyone to remain vigilant. If you see something, say something.' Drake Jr.'s criminal record includes dozens of prior arrests stretching back to 2005, according to WSMV-TV, a local news station.