FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An alert Forsyth County deputy acting on a BOLO (be on the lookout) issued by Dawson County following an alleged shoplifting incident at the Georgia Outlet arrested four female suspects Saturday.
The deputy, who was not identified, spotted a silver Ford Fusion driving erratically on GA 400 south and initiated a traffic stop.
The car stopped on the side of GA400, and the deputy used his PA to give commands for the driver to exit the car. Instead, the car fled.
After a brief chase, the deputy performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT). The occupants of the vehicle complied with deputies’ commands and were taken into custody.
The suspects were identified as 27-year-old Brenaldia Stephens of Atlanta, 20-year-old Deshauna Herd of Atlanta, 21-year-old Jasmine Canty of Conyers and 23-year-old Marquita Thomas of Atlanta.
A search of Thomas’ purse revealed she had $700 in fake U.S. currency. Deputies also learned that Canty had a warrant out of Gwinnett County for hijacking a motor vehicle.
Dawson County took custody of Canty and Heard, and Stephens and Thomas were taken to the Forsyth County jail.
Brenaldia Stephens was charged with Reckless Driving, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude and Possession of Marijuana. She is being held on $8,915 bond. Marquita Thomas was charged with Forgery 2nd degree and is being held on $4,420 bond.