Statesboro, GA – Bulloch County residents may have noticed a large police presence Friday afternoon near Williams Road and U.S. Highway 80 West after two suspects fled from a traffic stop, according to the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies reported that both individuals were quickly taken into custody without further incident. The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public and thanked residents for their patience as law enforcement worked to secure the area.
According to officials, the temporary road activity and police presence were part of the coordinated effort to locate and apprehend the fleeing suspects. No injuries were reported, and traffic in the area has since returned to normal.
The department used its official Facebook page to notify the public, assuring residents that the situation was under control and encouraging continued cooperation during active response events.
The Sheriff’s Office has not yet released the identities of the individuals involved or details regarding the initial reason for the traffic stop.
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