Macon, GA – A high-speed pursuit in Bibb County ended overnight after a driver fled deputies, jumped into the Ocmulgee River, and attempted to escape on foot before being arrested, authorities said.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began after a reckless driving encounter escalated into a pursuit involving the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division. Deputies followed the suspect after the vehicle exited Interstate 75 and entered the Ocmulgee River area.
Authorities said the male suspect exited his vehicle, jumped into the river, and attempted to flee by swimming across. Thermal imaging technology was used to track the suspect as he exited the water and ran into a nearby wooded area.
Deputies were able to locate and apprehend the suspect shortly afterward. He was taken into custody and booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.
According to officials, the suspect faces multiple charges, including Reckless Driving, Fleeing and Eluding (Felony), and Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers. No injuries were reported during the pursuit or arrest.
The sheriff’s office praised the coordinated response of patrol units and the use of specialized equipment that helped bring the situation to a safe conclusion. The incident occurred near the I-75 corridor, a heavily traveled route through Macon and central Georgia.
Officials did not release the suspect’s name or additional details about what initially prompted the traffic stop. The investigation remains ongoing.
Residents traveling near Interstate 75 and the Ocmulgee River area overnight may have noticed an increased law enforcement presence during the search.
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