WATCH: Gwinnett police chopper tracks down suspect during wild chase, arrest

A violent robbery suspect is behind bars after a police chase through Buford ended with a dramatic takedown, captured from both the air and the ground.

Police say the pursuit began in late February when officers tried to stop a stolen vehicle. The driver sped off, and the department’s aviation unit began tracking the car from above, relaying his location to officers on the ground.

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Treveon Hogges, eventually crashed and bailed out near a Goodwill store on Buford Highway. Officers in the helicopter directed ground units to his exact location, describing his clothing and movements in real time…

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