A man and a woman were arrested on numerous charges after a brief chase in Baldwin on Tuesday, December 19.
According to a press release from Habersham County Public Information Officer Rob Moore, a Habersham County deputy attempted to stop a Ford F-150 pickup truck at about 8:45 p.m. Tuesday evening, traveling northbound on GA 365 in the vicinity of Hayes Chevrolet automotive dealership.
The truck pulled over initially but then continued northbound with the deputy in pursuit. While traveling northbound on GA 365, the occupants of the truck began throwing items out of the passenger window that were suspected drugs.
The deputy initiated a PIT maneuver that brought the truck to a stop against a bank on the shoulder of GA 365 northbound in the vicinity of Kudzu Hill Drive in Baldwin.
According to the press release, Ronald Lindsey Bafile, 42, of Cleveland, GA, and Megan Nichole Bafile, 31, of Dahlonega, GA, were arrested and face numerous charges.
Habersham County Detention Center records show Ronald Bafile is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, possession of meth with intent to distribute, possession of Xanax, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug-related objects, tampering with evidence, and littering from a motor vehicle.
Megan Nichole Bafile is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of meth with intent to distribute, possession of Xanax, possession of drug-related objects, tampering with evidence, littering from a motor vehicle, obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, detention center records show.
According to Detention Center records, both individuals have been denied bond and are still housed in the Habersham County Detention Center.
