Joesie Hembree, 31, of Lang Street, has been charged with felony evading, reckless endangerment, driving on a revoked license, reckless driving, and four counts of running a stop sign. Alisha F. Greene Donohue, 30, of County Road 611 in Athens has been charged with accessory after the fact.
Sheriff Eric Watson reports deputies from Polk and Bradley counties took part in efforts Wednesday to apprehend two people who tried to avoid arrest in a BMW reported stolen in Murray County Georgia.
Beginning in Polk County where the vehicle was first observed, it crossed over into Bradley County where deputies took up the pursuit.
The chase continued through several east Cleveland neighborhoods. As they slowed for the intersection of Bates Pike and Johnson Boulevard, the female passenger Ms. Donohue jumped from the vehicle and was taken into custody by deputies without incident.
Hembree, the driver sped off and continued efforts to elude apprehension, eventually crashing at Lowery Street and Waterlevel Highway.
Sheriff Watson praised the deputies of Lt. Tom Wasson’s “B” shift for their efforts to safely end the situation. ”I’m proud of the fine deputies that handled what was a serious situation and I’m glad those involved are where they need to be, in jail.”
Hembree ran from the vehicle, but was taken into custody.