'Armed and dangerous' suspect arrested in Habersham County manhunt
State and Habersham County authorities saturate Tom Arrendale Interchange looking for a man considered armed and dangerous. (Habersham County photo/Rob Moore)
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. - An hours-long manhunt for an "armed and dangerous" man in Harbersham County is officially over.
Rahim Abdullah, 50, was arrested Monday night after leading the Georgia State Patrol on a chase.
Officials found Abdullah near the Tom Arrendale interchange in an unincorporated part of the County.
On Monday afternoon, a Georgia State trooper attempted to pull Abdullah over on Georgia State Route 365. He refused to pull over, and the chase began.
During the pursuit, officials say Abdullah lost control of his vehicle as he tried to exit on the ramp of GA-365 and GA-17. He crashed and escaped on foot.
Multiple agencies joined the search for him, and warrants were issued for his arrest. It was revealed he was also wanted out of Athens-Clarke County.
Officials have not yet revealed what Abdullah will be charged with.