Reality star Lindsie Chrisley, 36, was arrested on May 23 after a dramatic high‑speed chase in Cherokee County, Georgia. Police say she fled a traffic stop, drove near 90 mph, smelled of alcohol and faced multiple charges, while also filing a protective order against her boyfriend amid assault claims.

May 23: A Reckless Ford Bronco on East Cherokee Drive

According to a police report released by Cherokee County officials on May 27, officers were first alerted to a “reckless driver” traveling northbound on East Cherokee Drive near Ranchwood Trail. A BOLO for a black or green Ford Bronco described the vehicle as “speeding, tailgating, and flashing its high beams.” When a second officer located the vehicle, the driver allegedly fled, accelerating away even as the officer activated emergency lights.

Speed, Alcohol and a Refusal to Test

The chase ended at a nearby gas station where officers made contact. The report notes that Chrisley was described as “belligerent” and that she made inconsistent statements about her speed. She first claimed a car ahead had nearly hit a deer, forcing her to swerve and accelerate, then later admitted to traveling at roughly 86 mph before retracting that admission and insisting she had not been driving at such a speed. Officers noted her breath smelled of alcohol and that she was slurring her speech. When asked to perform a field‑sobriety test, she initially refused, only offering to cooperate after she had already been placed under arrest.

Domestic‑Violence Dispute and Protective Order

The report also references a domestic dispute that occurred earlier that day. Chrisley’s boyfriend,David Landsman, 52, called police to report that she had broken into his home and assaulted him. Following the incident, Chrisley filed a protective order against Landsman, alleging a pattern of abuse. Court documents show that the couple had been in a relationship for about two years before the confrontation on April 10, when Landsman was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, strangulation, and battery.

Charges, Bail and Legal Fallout

In Canton, Georgia, Chrisley was charged with “DUI less safe,” attempting to elude police, improper passing, reckless driving, and speeding. In Georgia, a “DUI less safe” charge can be applied even when a driver’s blood‑alcohol concentration is below the statutory limit of 0.08 percent. She was booked on the night of her arrest and released the folloowing day after posting a total bail package of $4,606, broken down into $1,355 for the DUI‑related charge, $680 for improper passing , $565 for reckless driving, and $2,006 for speeding. In a statement to the media, Chrisley claimed that she had been pulled over after attempting to avoid a collision with an animal that she believed was in the roadway, and she expressed her intention to fight the charges in court.

Who Is the Unnamed Buyer?

While the police report details the high‑speed chase and domestic‑violence dispute, it leaves several key questions unanswered. for instance, the identity of the “unnamed buyer” of the vehicle remains unclear, as does the exact nature of the alleged animal collision that prompted the driver’s acceleration. Moreover, the report does not confirm whether the protective order filed by Chrisley is still in effect or if any further charges have been added since the initial arrest.