A man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after evading authorities in a chase on Cummings Highway
On Tuesday, at approximately 12:20 p.m., a patrol deputy observed a motorcycle with a bent license plate which obstructed the plate number traveling in the 1900 block of Cummings Highway. The deputy attempted a traffic stop; however, the driver failed to comply, initiating a pursuit.
The suspect attempted to evade deputies by cutting through several parking lots. Upon reentering St. Elmo Avenue, he lost control of the motorcycle after driving through a wet area on the roadway and laid the bike down. The suspect then fled on foot, but pursuing deputies quickly apprehended him.
The driver, later identified as Christopher McMahan, had a backpack in his possession that contained a white powdery substance believed to be methamphetamine, along with mushrooms and a syringe.
McMahan will be charged with the following:
- Improper display of registration
- Unlawful removal of registration
- Felony and misdemeanor evading
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Additional charges pending
McMahan was transported to a local hospital for medical review for what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Upon release, he will be transported to the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center for booking.