CONYERS, Ga. — One person was arrested after nearly hitting an officer with their car and leading police on a chase through Conyers, according to a release from the Conyers Police Department.
The chase happened after police tried to pull the driver over along I-20 near Sigman Road. While an officer was getting out of his patrol car, the driver drove towards the officer attempting to hit him before speeding off.
After a PIT maneuver was used, the driver was forced to stop. He was later found with marijuana. The man was arrested on several misdemeanor charges, including aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer and intent to distribute marijuana.
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