Kidnapping suspect also facing drug charges after Washington County arrest

MARIETTA — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Canton man on drug charges and a kidnapping warrant.

Sheriff Mark Warden reported that a high-speed pursuit was initiated Thursday by deputies, with assistance from the Marietta Police Department, which resulted in the arrest of Jontaveis L. Drake-Crockett, a suspect with an active felony warrant for kidnapping, and in the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs.

Detective Peters, accompanied by K9 Timmy, were on patrol on Interstate 77 northbound. A gray four door vehicle was observed traveling at a high rate of speed and passing vehicles traveling in the same direction…

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