Watch: Atlanta Police Arrest Convicted Felon After Traffic Stop Leads to Foot Pursuit
What to Know
- The incident occurred on January 22 at 6:42 p.m. during a traffic stop on Lee Street SW.
- The driver, Sylvon Brush, was found to be operating with a suspended license and was a convicted felon.
- Brush attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended by police officers.
ATLANTA -- Atlanta police officers arrested a convicted felon following a traffic stop that escalated into a brief foot pursuit on Jan. 22.
At approximately 6:42 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop of a Nissan Altima at 538 Lee Street SW after determining the driver was operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, according to a news release.
Police said the driver disobeyed officers’ commands and attempted to flee on foot before being quickly apprehended.
The driver was identified as Sylvon Brush, born July 1995. During a search of the vehicle, officers recovered more than four pounds of marijuana and a firearm, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
Police said Brush is a convicted felon and was taken into custody at the scene. He was charged with driving while license suspended, pedestrian in the roadway, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, and possession of marijuana.
Brush was transported to the Fulton County Jail. No injuries were reported.
The incident underscores the routine risks officers face during traffic stops and highlights the role of proactive enforcement in identifying illegal firearms and narcotics, particularly when suspects attempt to evade police.