ALABAMA — A man was arrested Tuesday following a traffic stop that led to a foot chase near a local high school, according to the Covington County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Blake Turman said deputies pulled over Ezekiel Reed Jr. on the bypass near Southeast Gas in Andalusia. After stopping his vehicle, Reed exited the car and fled on foot toward Andalusia High School.
It was not immediately known whether the school was placed on lockdown during the incident.
During the pursuit, deputies discovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside Reed’s vehicle. Authorities said that after he was apprehended, Reed began assaulting a deputy.
Reed was charged with parole violation, attempting to elude, resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction of government operations and third-degree assault.
He was transported to the Covington County Jail. Officials said Reed has bonds totaling $12,000 on all charges except for the parole violation, which carries no bond.
The incident remains under review by authorities.
