Robert David McFarland II, 36 of Rome, was arrested over the weekend after police said he ran from them in an attempted traffic stop. Reports indicated that deputies attempted to pull McFarland over for running a red light on Shorter Avenue.
However, instead of pulling over, McFarland allegedly sped away before being captured in the 300 block of Burnett Ferry Road.
He is charged with two felony probation violations and fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, contempt of court, two counts of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, driving while license suspended or revoked, driving without insurance, improper lane change, reckless driving, aggressive driving, stop sign violation, failure to maintain lane, failure to obey traffic control devices and improper lane change.
