September 19th, 2024 – 11:10 AM

WRGA Staff Reports –

The Cherokee (Alabama) Sheriff’s Office recently engaged in a high-speed pursuit on US Highway 278 that ended in multiple arrests, including the apprehension of a fugitive with outstanding warrants.

According to Cherokee County Alabama Sheriff Jeff Shaver, investigators observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed near the Spring Garden General Store on US Highway 278.

Investigators attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the vehicle refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued toward Georgia.

The vehicle came to a stop after turning onto County Road 753. The passengers were detained, however, the driver fled on foot.

After searching the nearby wooded area, the driver, Jason Lynn Souder (50, Cedartown), was taken into custody.

The passengers, Anna Lee Glaze (47 y/o of Cedartown) and Jeffery Kent Couzzort (52 y/o of Cedartown) were both arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Souder was charged with Attempting to Elude, Obstruction of Justice Giving False ID, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Souder also had a Parole Violation out of Georgia along with several other outstanding warrants.