Pursuit in Augusta Ends with Arrest after Stolen Vehicle Falls from Trailer

AUGUSTA, Ga. — A pursuit involving a stolen utility vehicle ended Saturday afternoon, March 14th, with the arrest of a suspect after the vehicle being towed fell from a trailer during the chase.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were asked to assist the North Augusta Department of Public Safety after authorities began tracking a stolen side-by-side utility vehicle believed to be in Augusta.

Deputies later located the stolen side-by-side being pulled on a trailer by a green Toyota Tacoma traveling along Central Avenue. When deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver refused to stop and fled, leading deputies on a pursuit.

During the chase, the side-by-side being transported on the trailer was thrown off and flipped onto Central Avenue. The trailer also became disconnected from the suspect vehicle while the pursuit continued near 15th Street.

The pursuit continued onto westbound Riverwatch Parkway, where deputies were eventually able to safely stop the vehicle and take the driver into custody without further incident.

Authorities identified the suspect as 28-year-old Caleb Snipes.

The investigation remains ongoing and no additional information has been released.