Bibb County, Georgia — A 16-year-old was taken into custody after deputies reported the teen driving at speeds nearing 90 mph through a residential area, prompting a law enforcement response.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies assigned to the Special Response Team (S.R.T.) arrested the juvenile after stopping a Chrysler 300 that was allegedly traveling at dangerously high speeds. The incident was disclosed in a public statement released by the Sheriff’s Office within the past day.
Authorities said the driver was taken into custody without further incident. The teen is now facing numerous felony charges, though specific counts and charges have not yet been publicly detailed. Due to the suspect’s age, officials have not released the individual’s name.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the reported speeds occurred in a residential neighborhood, raising concerns about public safety and the risk to nearby residents. Investigators have not confirmed whether other vehicles or pedestrians were directly endangered, nor whether the pursuit resulted in property damage or injuries.
An image shared by the Sheriff’s Office shows the juvenile standing beside a marked Bibb County Sheriff’s Office vehicle following the arrest. Officials stated the arrest was conducted by S.R.T. deputies, a unit typically deployed for high-risk or time-sensitive incidents.
No additional details were released regarding the length of the pursuit, the specific neighborhood involved, or whether the vehicle was reported stolen. The case remains under investigation, and additional information may be released as charges are formally processed.
The incident may be of particular concern to local commuters and families, as residential speeding continues to be a leading factor in serious roadway injuries.
Anyone with additional information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
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