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6 days ago
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Escaped inmate who led police on high-speed chase across state lines catches fire during arrest
The Brief Daniel Jesse Bell, a Hall County inmate, escaped from a work-release program and led authorities on a high-speed chase across state lines, ending in a crash in South Carolina. Bell fled on a suspected stolen motorcycle after cutting off his ankle monitor, initiating a pursuit that involved multiple law enforcement agencies. After crashing into a power pole, Bell was stunned with a Taser, caught fire, and was taken into custody; he is currently under guard at a burn center, with charges pending. WESTMINSTER, S.C. - A Hall County inmate who escaped from a work-release program was taken into custody Monday after leading authorities on a high-speed chase across state lines that ended in a fiery crash and arrest in South Carolina. What we know According to the Stephens County Sheriff's Office in Georgia, the incident began around 3:44 p.m. on June 2, when a K-9 unit deputy attempted to stop a black motorcycle suspected of being stolen. Law enforcement had received information identifying the driver as 39-year-old Daniel Jesse Bell of Braselton, who had fled from his work-release assignment earlier that afternoon after cutting off his ankle monitor. When the deputy activated emergency lights on Highway 123, Bell fled at a high rate of speed, initiating a pursuit that continued into South Carolina. Deputies from the Oconee County Sheriff's Office took over the chase, which ended in Westminster when Bell crashed into a power pole while attempting a left turn. Officers attempted to take Bell into custody, but he refused to comply and was stunned using a Taser. Deputies quickly noticed Bell had caught fire and acted swiftly to extinguish the flames. He was then taken into custody by South Carolina authorities and transported to a burn center for treatment, where he remains under guard. What we don't know No word on when he will be released from the hospital and will return to Georgia. Charges are pending. The Oconee County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into how the fire ignited. The Source The Stephens County Sheriff's Office provided the details for this article.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
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Missing person's body found in north GA; person of interest arrested
A man identified as a person of interest in a missing person's death was captured after a brief chase in northern Georgia. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Stephens County Sheriff's Office said Lee Daffin surrendered to officers Wednesday and was transported to Rockdale County, where he is charged with aggravated assaults and terroristic threats and acts. The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office said more charges may be added. Habersham County deputies contacted Rockdale County officials, advising them their investigators found a body past the end of Carpenter's Cover Lane in Cornelia. Habersham investigators said they believed the crime occurred in Rockdale County. Rockdale County deputies had conducted a welfare check Tuesday at a home on Bethel Road in Conyers, but they were unable to find the person reported missing. The following day, investigators said they received information that led them to believe there was foul play. Daffin was apprehended after the SCSO was notified he may be traveling through there on the way to the Carolinas. TRENDING STORIES: Are you looking for ways to save in 2025? Clark Howard shares his way to bank $1,000 in a year Major fentanyl, meth bust caught on camera in Gwinnett grocery store parking lot A missing man's remains were found on I-20. Now, a DeKalb man has been found guilty of his murder [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-01-2025
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ALERT: Suspect at large after chase in Albany, area on lockdown
SHACKELFORD COUNTY, Texas () – A suspect is at large after a chase in Albany, and now an area of town is locked down as law enforcement works to find him. This suspect fled on foot after a chase ended in a crash on Baird Street Tuesday afternoon. Law enforcement have surrounded an area of brush near the crash site, which is outside the Shackelford County Sheriff's Office. Residents and businesses in this area are urged to stay inside. The Shackelford County Sheriff's Office says that Abilene law enforcement as well as the Stephens County Sheriff's Office, Shackelford County Sheriff's Office, and the Albany Fire Department and EMS are all on scene assisting in the search. KTAB and KRBC crew members also observed a helicopter and drone searching for the suspect. Dispatch for the Shackelford County Sheriff's Office says a law enforcement vehicle was hit by gunfire at some point during the pursuit, but no officers have been shot. Abilene police also say they believe the suspect fired shots at officers during the pursuit. Albany ISD is on a soft lockdown as a precaution due the manhunt, but the Sheriff's Office says there was never a threat to any campus. All dismissals are delayed until an 'all-clear' is given by law enforcement. 'We apologize for the inconvenience but we will always put the safety of our staff and students first,' a social media post reads. No further information, including the suspect's identity, has been released at this time. Stick with for any updates on this breaking news. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
