The suspects were taken into custody on Jan. 31st by Cumming Police Department with the assistance of Forsyth Sheriff’s Office, after a vehicle pursuit. At the time of the arrests, the individuals were driving a different vehicle that was discovered to be stolen.
Further, into the investigation, additional information was exposed which led to the arresting officers uncovering the driver and passengers, possibly being involved in the recent vehicle theft in Canton, GA. The three individuals occupying the vehicle that fled from Cumming PD were discovered as 32-year-old male, Dexter Pearce, 32-year-old male Christopher Davidson, and 23-year-old female, Ruby Stevenson. All the suspects were from Alabama.
All suspects were charged with Burglary (Felony), Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony), Criminal Damage 2nd Degree (Felony.), and Theft by Taking (2 Counts) (Mids.). All three suspects are being held at Forsyth County Jail.
Chief of Police Stephen Merrifield stated, “We are grateful to have such vigilant and persistent neighboring departments such as the Cumming PD and Forsyth Sheriff’s Office to help with the success in safely and effectively bringing these individuals into custody".
