Police name man who fled Brookhaven traffic stop, no arrest made
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The Brookhaven Police Department obtained warrants to arrest a man the fled from officers during a traffic stop and launched a manhunt.
Police said Randy Grier was seen driving a car with a stolen tag and began driving recklessly when police tried to catch up to him. Police said he turned into a construction zone and nearly hit a worker.
That's when police said officers chased him to the LaVista Park neighborhood on Mayfair Drive. He crashed his car into a mailbox and drove through a yard and struck a fence before running on foot.
Brookhaven police search for a suspect who fled a traffic stop. (Photo: FOX 5 Atlanta)
There was a heavy police presence in the area of Lavista Park near Kingsley Circle, but police said there is no longer a search in that area.
Police said drones and K-9s could not find Grier but positively identified him.
Randy Grier (Brookhaven Police Department)
He has warrants for:
- Fleeing and Attempting to Elude Police (Felony)
- Obstruction of a Peace Officer
- Theft by Receiving Stolen Tag
- Concealing the Identity of a Vehicle
- Hit and Run
- Reckless Driving
- Driving While License Suspended
- Driving Without Insurance
Ismaeli Perez (Brookhaven Police Department)
Police said they arrested a passenger inside the car. Police said 45-year-old Jonesboro woman Ismaeli Perez gave a false name and date of birth to officers at the scene.
Police described Grier as having short hair wearing green shorts and a gray shirt. He's estimated at 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-11 in height and approximately 220 pounds.
Police said initially Grier was not seen with a weapon.
Brookhaven police search for a suspect who fled a traffic stop. (Photo: FOX 5 Atlanta)
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