A convicted felon was arrested Friday night after leading Effingham County Sheriff's Deputies and troopers with the Georgia State Patrol on a high speed pursuit.
Ronnie Cope, 32, of Guyton, was driving a gold Buick when he was stopped at a road safety check at Ga. 17 and Bluejay Road about 11 p.m., Effingham County Sheriff’s Office spokesman David Ehsanipoor said.
Ehsanipoor said Cope, who is on parole, handed the deputy his identification then fled, driving towards Midland Road.
“Troopers and deputies pursued Cope but he pulled to the shoulder just prior to law officers conducting a PIT maneuver, a pursuit intervention technique," Ehsanipoor said. "He also threw a large bag of marijuana out the window."
Cope was arrested and charged with felony fleeing and attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, driving under the influence, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Cope has an extensive criminal history and is on parole for criminal attempt to traffic cocaine. He is currently being held in the Effingham County Jail.