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Police chase ends in crash on woman’s front yard
By Michael Seiden at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
A DeKalb County homeowner is counting her blessings after a police chase came to a violent end in her front yard. It left Nancy Elliote’s SUV damaged and her mailbox destroyed at her home in the Central Oaks subdivision near Stone Mountain. One suspect is still on the run, Channel 2’s Michael Sei...
Key takeaway One suspect is still on the run, Channel 2’s Michael Seiden learned.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The incident in the Central Oaks subdivision near Stone Mountain raises concerns about public safety in residential areas. Homeowner Nancy Elliote's experience is a stark reminder that police chases can have unintended consequences for innocent bystanders. The fact that one suspect is still on the run also poses a risk to the community, and residents may be on high alert until the individual is apprehended. DeKalb County police will likely face questions about their pursuit policies and how they balance the need to apprehend suspects with the risk of damage to property and potential harm to civilians. As the investigation unfolds, it will be important to examine the circumstances surrounding the traffic stop that sparked the chase and whether protocols were followed. The community will be watching to see how authorities respond to this incident and what measures they will take to prevent similar situations in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A DeKalb County homeowner is counting her blessings after a police chase came to a violent end in her front yard. It left Nancy Elliote’s SUV damaged and her mailbox destroyed at her home in the Central Oaks subdivision near Stone Mountain. One suspect is still on the run, Channel 2’s Michael Sei...
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