Police have arrested an individual who was wanted for speeding. The suspect is currently in custody.
Sheriff’s deputies from the Bibb County Office made an effort to pull over a Land Rover that was apparently racing another vehicle on Pio Nono Avenue, on Wednesday.
According to BCSO, the driver in Houston County leaped out of his moving car while holding a gun and attempted to flee.
According to deputies, the suspect attempted to evade authorities by jumping over multiple fences. As a result, he had to be hospitalized for treatment.
At only 21 years of age, the individual in question is currently facing a number of serious charges, including felony fleeing and eluding, felony obstruction, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, among others. It is worth noting that this individual also has several outstanding warrants out of Houston County.
According to authorities, the vehicle had an 18-year-old passenger who was also taken into custody and is now facing charges of felony fleeing and eluding, as well as misdemeanor obstruction.
