GEORGIA — An Ellenwood woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say she led them on a high-speed chase that reached 140 miles per hour in south Georgia.
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office said the chase happened on August 12 and involved Demetric Bazi, who had multiple outstanding warrants. Sgt. Travis Walker initially pulled Bazi over on Ga. 57, but as he and another deputy were speaking with her, she sped off in her BMW 528i.
Dash camera video released by the sheriff’s office shows Walker pursuing Bazi as she reached speeds of up to 140 mph. Walker performed a PIT maneuver to stop the car, but Bazi drove off again.
During the second chase, deputies noted that Bazi used her blinker to move over for another vehicle stopped on the side of the highway, even while fleeing. The pursuit continued until Walker executed a second PIT maneuver, which disabled the car.
Bazi then ran toward nearby woods but was Tased and taken into custody.
She has been charged with fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless driving, and obstruction. Authorities did not say where her active warrants were issued.
