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Deputy tries to pull over driver who didn’t have headlights on. Then a chase started
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Courtney Martinez , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Paulding County Sheriff's Office has made available footage of the incident, which occurred on Buchanan Highway.
A traffic stop was initiated due to a vehicle's lack of illumination. The driver initially complied, then fled, prompting a pursuit. The Paulding County Sheriff's Office has made available footage of the incident, which occurred on Buchanan Highway.
The driver, identified as Todd Montgomery, was taken into custody after a maneuver was used to stop the vehicle. Further details of the chase, including the actions of the driver and the deputy, are available from the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, which released video of the incident.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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