Macon, GA – Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Byron man this week following a pursuit involving a stolen U-Haul truck that ended near a cemetery, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies reported the incident began on Interstate 75 when patrol units attempted to stop the U-Haul for a traffic violation. The driver allegedly refused to pull over, leading deputies on a chase through Eisenhower Parkway before eventually stopping near a local cemetery.
According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy Fred Gray and Deputy Ariyanna Crane pursued the man on foot after he fled from the vehicle. He was later located hiding in nearby bushes and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities said the suspect was wanted on active warrants from Bibb, Jones, and Laurens Counties. He was transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center, where he now faces multiple new charges in addition to his outstanding warrants.
The sheriff’s office shared video footage of the pursuit on social media, commending the deputies involved for their quick response and safe apprehension.
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