Atlanta Police Say “You Can Run, But You Cannot Hide”
It’s a vivid reminder that evading capture is no easy feat, especially when the police are hot on your trail. This was certainly the case on the night of October 18, when a high-speed pursuit unfolded under the stars of Atlanta.
An Unexpected Discovery
Around the late hour of 10 p.m., law enforcement was engaged in an operation to recover a stolen vehicle near the always bustling Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Amidst their diligent search, officers spotted a white BMW tucked away in a parking space at the Abby Ridge Apartments. This astute observation was made with one goal in mind: to see if this car matched the description of another suspicious car recently reported stolen from the local airport.
The Scent of Trouble
Noticing an opportunity, officers decided to approach this seemingly ordinary vehicle. As they drew nearer, their trained senses picked up a noticeable smell of marijuana wafting from inside the car. An attempt to engage in conversation with the driver, identified as *Demario Moreland*, marked the beginning of an unexpected turn of events.
A Wild Escape
In a rather bold move, Moreland refused to step out of the car despite the officers’ requests, firmly claiming he had no marijuana in his possession. What happened next could have been mistaken for a scene out of an action movie. He dramatically sped away, narrowly avoiding a disgraceful collision with several police vehicles and wildly careening into oncoming traffic. It was a reckless display that signaled the start of an intense chase.
The Sky’s Got Eyes
However, this dangerous detour on the roads of Atlanta didn’t proceed unmonitored. Thanks to the diligent work of the APD Air Unit and their trusty partner, the APD Phoenix, Moreland’s whereabouts were precisely tracked from above. The pursuit continued until he brought his car to a halt on Spellman Street.
Foot Chase Finale
The drama wasn’t quite over yet. Moreland, perhaps believing he could escape on foot, abandoned his vehicle and made a run for it. Meanwhile, his passenger decided to surrender to the authorities. Moreland’s flight was short-lived, as officers eventually apprehended him hiding behind a nearby home.
A Long-Term Legal Encounter
As it turns out, Moreland is no stranger to the law. With an impressive history of 20 arrest cycles, he was swiftly charged with multiple offenses. These included fleeing and eluding, failure to maintain lane, failure to obey traffic control devices, hit-and-run, and possession of both marijuana with intent to distribute and MDMA. Alongside these charges, authorities confiscated his $12,000 in cash and impounded his vehicle.
A Resounding Conclusion
For the passenger, the story ended without charges. But for Moreland, it’s another chapter of legal troubles in his already complicated history. As the city’s officers remind us, running may buy you some time, but hiding from justice is an altogether different matter. Let this be a reminder to anyone thinking of speeding away into the night —the sky may be watching.
