High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash and Capture of Texas Man on I-20 in Haralson County
A Texas man was arrested Thursday, June 5, 2025, after leading authorities on a high-speed chase through Haralson County in a stolen vehicle.
Deputies were alerted to a stolen Honda Ridgeline entering the county on I-20 from Cleburne County, Alabama. Members of the Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) set up at exit 9 and began following the vehicle, which was traveling at a high rate of speed. A license plate check confirmed it had been reported stolen.
When deputies attempted a traffic stop, the driver accelerated, weaving through traffic before veering off the roadway and crashing into a tree. The driver fled on foot, prompting a pursuit by CSU deputies.
With assistance from the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, Bremen Police Department, Georgia State Patrol, and other agencies, a perimeter was established. The suspect was later seen crossing back over I-20 and entering a pickup truck. Deputies quickly intercepted the vehicle and apprehended the suspect.
The driver was identified as Tristan Ty Griffin, 28, of Katy, Texas. He is now facing multiple charges, including:
- Reckless Driving
- Theft by Receiving Stolen Property
- Felony Fleeing/Attempting to Elude Police
Griffin was transported to the Haralson County Jail.
