Bibb County, Georgia – A routine traffic stop on Newberg Avenue escalated into a crash and arrest, prompting a law enforcement response and brief neighborhood disruption.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted to stop a Honda on Newberg Avenue when the driver allegedly refused to comply and fled the scene. Investigators said the vehicle accelerated away from the deputy before crashing into a telephone pole.
Sheriff’s Office S.R.T. Unit deputies responded and took the fleeing suspect into custody following the crash. Authorities said deputies located a firearm and suspected ecstasy inside the vehicle during a search after the arrest.
The driver sustained injuries during the crash and received medical treatment at the scene. Officials confirmed the individual was later transported to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center without further incident.
No deputies were reported injured. The extent of damage to the vehicle and the telephone pole was not immediately released, and officials did not specify whether nearby residences lost utility service as a result of the collision.
Charges related to the incident have not yet been formally announced. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected pending review by investigators.
The incident occurred in a residential area and may have briefly impacted late-evening traffic along Newberg Avenue, an area frequently used by local commuters and nearby residents.
Authorities emphasized that the information released is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.
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