Pursuit begins in Lee County, ends in Columbus
UPDATE (6:00 A.M. on August 6, 2024): 47-year-old Peter Jones was arrested after leading multiple agencies on a near 25-minute chase from Lee County to Columbus. According to jail records, he was charged with reckless driving and fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. It is unclear what charges he will face in Lee County,
Original story: A high speed pursuit which began in Lee County has ended in Columbus.
The chase began near Pierce Road in the Phenix City area of Lee County. The chase was seen on JR Allen Parkway, Bradley Park Drive, and Highway 280 across Phenix City and Columbus.
Columbus Police, Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, Phenix City Police Department, and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency assisted Lee County Sheriff’s Office with the pursuit.
Our crew was in the area during the pursuit and were able to catch exclusive video of the ending of the pursuit, and you can view the video here,
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