6/26/19
29-year old Michael Ryan Jones – Photo WCSO
(Cleveland)- An escapee from a work release detail in Gwinnett County has been arrested by White County authorities.
White County Sheriff’s Captain Rick Kelley advised in an email that around 12:30 AM Wednesday morning Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at Woodlawn Gardens on Hwy 254. At that location, they were able to recover a Dodge Charger that had been reported stolen from Stephens County.
Kelley also said while at that location Deputies took a report on a stolen 2001 Chevrolet truck. A short time later the truck was spotted on E B Road.
Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle ran. Deputies chased the vehicle approximately 10 miles and during the chase, the suspect vehicle struck one of the patrol units. According to Kelley the stolen vehicle wrecked at the intersection of Countyline Church Rd. and Hwy 254.
Captain Kelley said 29-year old Michael Ryan Jones of Dawsonville was taken into custody and is charged with Theft by Taking, Possession of Meth, Fleeing and attempting to Elude and numerous traffic charges. Jones is also wanted for escape from a work release in Gwinnett County.
Jessica Maria Mote age 30 of Cleveland was also arrested and charged with Theft by Taking.
Kelley said the case is ongoing and additional charges are possible.
