The Georgia State Patrol is still searching for the suspect from last night’s high speed chase up Highway 365 near Alto. The chase began around 9:30pm. Authorities say the suspect, Ryan Van Hovey, turned off the highway onto a dirt road. His car became mired in mud and Hovey fled on foot. Air support as well as Hall, Habersham and Baldwin officers joined in the search along Yonah Post Road. At 6 a.m. today, the active seach was called off.
When GSP searched Hovey’s car, officers say they found ammunition, body armour as well as drugs. Hovey has a long list of previous charges as well as current warrants from Dekalb County and the City of Lawrenceville. Charges are also pending from GSP.
If you see the suspect, please excerise caution and call 911.
