The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
On February 10 in Bibb County, a blue-and-white ambulance was reportedly stolen.
According to reports, the suspected thief drove the ambulance without the lights on, and he went to a residential area in downtown Macon.
Witnesses who live in the area said they saw the man in a parking lot driving the ambulance in circles and doing “burnouts.” At one point, he allegedly got out of the vehicle in front of the people while nude.
The authorities were notified, and deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office went to the location to investigate the reports.
When they arrived, the driver reportedly saw the police and tried to drive away.
It was reported that after leading the deputies on a short chase, the man stopped the ambulance and got out. He was reportedly still completely naked.
The suspect allegedly tried to run away. The officers chased him, and they were able to quickly detain him.
The 45-year-old was identified, and the police believed he was under the influence of narcotics. According to reports, the warrant noted that they suspected he had taken either spice or cocaine.
The suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the Bibb County Jail He is accused of being in violation of active warrants out of Bibb and Douglas counties, driving while license suspended or revoked, driving under the influence of drugs, probation violation, public indecency, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer for a felony offense and theft by taking. At this time, he is being held without bail.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a criminal offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.