A Clarkesville woman was arrested on a list of charges after she allegedly tried to elude Habersham County deputies earlier this month.
On Nov. 5, authorities say Jeanette Kristine Kelley, 26, was driving a red Ford Escape northbound on GA 365 when a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle for a suspended registration on Crane Mill Road.
Kelley allegedly continued at a speed of between 50-60 mph, “passing multiple side roads to pull over” until she took a quick turn onto Herring Mill Road. Police say Kelley ignored the officer’s sirens and blue lights and continued at about 40 mph as the vehicle approached Harrison Trail Road.
Kelley then came to an “abrupt stop,” according to police, and crawled over the elderly occupant opening the passenger door before she “attempted to run.”
The deputy pursued Kelley on foot for 25 yards before she was apprehended and placed under arrest, according to the report. Police say the passenger was detained for possession of drug related objects while Kelley allegedly admitted to being in possession of Fentanyl.
Two large baggies of methamphetamine also was located in the passenger side door of the vehicle, according to authorities.
Kelley was charged with probation violation, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer and expired registration.
