GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. — The Glynn County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest on Wednesday after a man was caught recklessly driving and eluding law enforcement.
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The man, 34-year-old Jonathan Hart, drove a black Dodge Charger at speeds over 130 mph on Highway 341. He had been driving in-and-out of oncoming traffic, making illegal U-turns, and driving in the center turning lane.
At one point, he drove in the wrong direction before wrecking his car into a guard rail. He fled on foot before being taken into police custody.
Upon searching the vehicle, over a pound of marijuana was seized.
Hart is charged with the following:
- Fleeing/Attempting to Elude Felony
- Possession with Intent to Distribute Felony
- Possession of Drug Objects
- Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement
- Speeding
- Failure to Maintain Lane
- Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
- Improper Driving
- Improper U-Turn x2
- Central Lane for Turning
- Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road
- Reckless Driving
At the time of his arrest, Hart had prior active warrants:
- Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer for a Felony Offense
- Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement x2
- Duty upon striking a fixture
- Speeding
- Reckless Driving
- Improper Driving
- Improper Turn
- Operation of Unregistered Vehicle
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