Macon, GA – A routine traffic stop in Bibb County escalated into a short pursuit Wednesday after a driver allegedly fled deputies near Walden Road and Hawkinsville Road.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a Special Response Team (S.R.T.) deputy initiated the stop on a Dodge Charger due to an expired registration. Officials said the driver initially pulled over but then drove away when deputies approached the vehicle.
Deputies pursued the car and eventually forced the driver to stop. Authorities reported that the man attempted to flee on foot but was quickly taken into custody. He was transported to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center.
No injuries were reported in the incident, and the driver’s name has not been released as of Thursday morning.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that deputies remain committed to maintaining roadway safety and holding violators accountable.
Residents near the Walden Road and Hawkinsville Road area may have noticed the brief police activity during the pursuit.
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