WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. — Two Atlanta men were arrested after deputies said they tossed more than garbage out of a car window.
Last Wednesday, Washington County deputies were patrolling near Davisboro when they spotted a suspicious car stopped in the middle of the highway. This highway is close to Washington State Prison.
While watching the car for some time, officials said the passenger, Byron Gearing, 45, of Atlanta, tossed a large trash bag out the window.
As Washington County deputies tried to conduct a traffic stop, the driver, Demarcus Morgan, 27, of Atlanta, refused to pull over.
After a short chase, the deputy was able to stop the car. During the investigation, deputies learned the trash bag contained a large amount of drugs and other prohibited items.
Authorities arrested Gearing and Morgan.
Gearing was charged with the following:
- Two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony
- Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
- Trafficking methamphetamine
- Trading with inmates without the consent of the warden