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K-9 Aids in Arrest of Man after High-Speed Chase in Coweta County

Coweta County, GA – A High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest

A high-speed pursuit in Coweta County concluded with the successful apprehension of a Greenville man, identified as 32-year-old Andre Dee Towns. Towns had his license revoked due to habitual violations, making his presence on the roads illegal.

The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office considers this case a significant achievement for their recently trained police K-9, Steve-O. This marks his second successful felony apprehension since completing training in September of last year.

Andre Dee Towns, recognized by law enforcement as a habitual offender, was operating a Ford F-150 at the time of the incident. Deputies noticed Towns’ failure to wear a seat belt and observed his tailpipe dangerously close to dragging on the pavement.

Despite a deputy’s attempt to initiate a traffic stop, Towns accelerated, leading to a pursuit that eventually reached the highway. During the chase, Towns’ truck collided with a patrol car, prompting the deputy to employ a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) maneuver to safely conclude the pursuit.

Following the collision, Towns fled on foot in an attempt to escape into nearby woods. Deputies quickly unleashed K-9 Steve-O, who effectively apprehended Towns, bringing the high-speed chase to an end.

This incident marks K-9 Steve-O’s second notable arrest, with his first accomplishment reported by FOX 5 in October. During that incident, Steve-O successfully apprehended a fleeing driver who later faced drug charges, including possession of a substantial quantity of methamphetamine and marijuana.

Andre Dee Towns now faces a felony charge of fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement, along with additional charges related to the high-speed pursuit. He is set to appear in court for further legal proceedings.

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