Pursuit ran from Senoia to Fayetteville; charges filed

A Jefferson man was arrested Saturday night after he led Senoia police officers on a chase into Fayetteville, police said.

Richard Alan Stockton, 26, was initially pulled over on on Ga. Highway 85 near the Stonebridge subdivision after he was seen weaving on the road, said Senoia Police Chief Jason Edens. When Stockton stopped, the officer exited his patrol car, and that’s when Stockton sped away, Edens said.

Two Senoia officers, Lt. Jason Ercole and Officer Paul Culp, chased Stockton and were joined by deputies in Fayette County as the pursuit headed toward Fayetteville, Edens said. A Fayetteville officer was able to disable Stockton’s vehicle by using “stop sticks” that puncture vehicle tires, and the chase ended on Jimmie Mayfield Boulevard near the Woodgate subdivision in Fayetteville.

Stockton got out of his car and was combative with officers even after he received a direct shock from an officer’s taser weapon, but he was eventually subdued and placed under arrest, police said.

Senoia has filed a host of charges against Stockton including DUI (drugs), reckless driving, obstruction of a police officer, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, driving with a suspended license and speeding, along with several minor traffic offenses, Edens said.

Edens said he was very grateful for the assistance of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and the Fayetteville Police Department for their help in apprehending Stockton.