Melinda Dawn Hamilton, 37 of  Armuchee, was arrested this week after wrecking her car on U.S 27 in an effort to escape police. Reports said that officers attempted to pull Hamilton over for driving 83 in a 65 zone on U.S 27.  The chase ended when she tried to turn on Perry Road and she wrecked her car.

Reports added that two children, ages 13 and 16, were in the car during the chase.

She is charged with endangering a child by DUI, speeding in excess of maximum limits, failure to maintain lane, reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.