Atlanta Police Chase on I-285 - 02/15/08
Story from WSB TV:
The chase began just after 5:00 p.m. in southeast Atlanta.
WSB-TV Channel 2's News Chopper 2 was over the scene when the driver pulled onto the Perimeter and started driving the wrong way in the westbound lanes in DeKalb County. Rush hour drivers headed eastbound had to dodge the fleeing suspect as he veered across four lanes of the Interstate.
A blown tire slowed him down, but didn't stop him. With smoke coming from the flat tire he kept running from police. Officers stayed on the correct side of 285 but kept pace with him.
At one point the suspect pulled a U-turn across the highway and headed for an exit. Police were anticipating that move and had a car waiting for him. When the suspect slammed on his brakes and jumped from the car the police cruiser slammed into him and sent him flying. Looking like an NFL running back the suspect bounced right back up and took off with an officer hot on his heels. With the officer closing ground quickly, the suspect turned and surrendered.
Police charged Jones with theft by receiving stolen auto, felony obstruction and a host of traffic violations. He faces a judge on Monday morning.
Author: CryptaniteATL
Keywords: Atlanta Police Dekalb Chase
Added: February 16, 2008
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