Subjects involved in multi-county chase identified
A chase involved a U-Haul with a trailer from Lee County has ended in the Cascade Hills area of Columbus late Thursday afternoon.
The chase began when a Lee County deputy observed a suspected stolen U-Haul in the Smiths Station area on Lee Road 242 at Lee Road 246. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle but the vehicle fled. The chase then entered Columbus and eventually crashed on 50th Street and Oates Avenue. After the chase, multiple subjects fled on foot. An adult male, Billy Collins, and female, Nadine McLachlan, were taken into custody.
Collins was charged with 2 counts of probation violation, fleeing or attempting to elude police, reckless driving, driving without a valid license, possession of methamphetamine with intent, possession of schedule I – heroin, possession and use of drug related objects, receipt, possession, or transfer of firearm…, and willful obstruction of a law enforcement officer.
McLachlan was charged with 2 counts of contempt of court, willful obstruction of a law enforcement officer, possession and use of drug related objects, possession of methamphetamine with intent, possession of heroin, crossing state/county guard lines with…, trafficking methamphetamine, expired or no license plate or decal, driving without a license, removing or affixing license plate, and no proof of insurance.
The U-Haul and people are also suspected in burglaries in the area. Agencies with Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, and Columbus Police Department were all involved.
We will keep you updated.
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