A Byron man was arrested after leading Bibb County deputies on a chase in a stolen U-Haul truck that ended in a cemetery off Eisenhower Parkway.
What Happened: Deputies tried to stop the stolen U-Haul on I-75, but the driver refused to stop. The chase left the interstate at Eisenhower Parkway and ended at a nearby cemetery. Deputies Fred Gray and Ariyanna Crane chased the man on foot and found him hiding in bushes.
What’s Important: The man had active warrants from Bibb, Jones, and Laurens counties. He was taken to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center and faces multiple charges.
The Chase: Deputies spotted the stolen U-Haul and tried to pull it over. After the driver refused to stop and the vehicle chase ended, deputies pursued on foot and made the arrest without further incident.
You can watch the video of the chase below.
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.