LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - What began as a routine traffic stop for a stop sign violation on the morning of March 25 escalated into a dangerous vehicle pursuit through multiple Lee County neighborhoods, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). The agency posted video of the pursuit to social media on Monday, April 6.

Deputies said the driver of a silver Chevrolet Malibu refused to stop, leading them through several areas while running multiple stop signs, failing to maintain a lane and driving into oncoming traffic. Authorities said the vehicle continued through residential neighborhoods, creating a serious risk to the public.

The pursuit ended when the Malibu left the roadway, traveled through a yard and struck a residence, causing an estimated $20,000 in damage, the sheriff’s office said.

Deputies said two occupants ran from the vehicle after the crash.

• Miquel Barber, identified as the driver, was located hiding in a ditch behind the home and taken into custody without further incident, authorities said.
• The passenger, Bobby Williams, fled the scene. The sheriff’s office said he has since been identified and warrants have been issued for his arrest.

During a search of the Malibu, deputies said they found:

• A firearm (Glock 19)
• More than $4,600 in cash
• Marijuana packaged for distribution
• Suspected illegal narcotics
• Drug paraphernalia, including scales and baggies

Authorities said Barber was arrested and faces the following charges:

• Failure to Stop for Stop Sign x4 (OCGA 40-6-72)
• Failure to Maintain Lane (OCGA 40-6-48)
• Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police (Felony) (OCGA 40-6-395)
• Reckless Driving (OCGA 40-6-390)
• Criminal Damage to Property 2nd Degree (Felony) (OCGA 16-7-23)
• Hit-and-Run (OCGA 40-6-270)
• Possession of Dangerous Drugs (OCGA 16-13-72)
• Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon (Felony) (OCGA 16-11-131)
• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance with Intent to Distribute (Felony) (OCGA 16-13-30)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) (OCGA 16-11-106)
• Possession of Tools for the Commission of a Crime (Felony) (OCGA 16-7-20)
• Willful Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer (OCGA 16-10-24)

The sheriff’s office said Williams is wanted on the following charges:

• Possession of Dangerous Drugs (OCGA 16-13-72)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (OCGA 16-11-106)
• Possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute (OCGA 16-13-30)
• Possession of Tools for Commission of a Crime (OCGA 16-7-20)
• Willful Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer (OCGA 16-10-24)

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Bobby Williams, you are encouraged to get in touch with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 229-759-6012.

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