Ronoldo Maurice Hodges Jr, 19 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he led police on a chase at speeds over 126 mph in a stolen car.
Reports said that Hodges was found driving a stolen 2016 Honda Fit, valued at $10,500, on Calhoun Road at Ga Loop 1. When officers attempted to stop him, Hodges proceeded to speed up, reaching 126 mph.
During the chase, Hodes allegedly ran red lights before striking a fixed object.
Hodges then fled on foot into a wooded area. However, before running, Hodges failed to put his car in park, causing it to roll and crash into a patrol car.
He was later found with a schedule I controlled substance while being taken into custody .
Hodges is charged with hit and run, interference with government property, 1st degree criminal damage to property, two counts fleeing from police, hit and run, obstruction, possession of a schedule I controlled substance, felony theft by receiving stolen property, passing in a no passing zone, violation of license class, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, speeding and failure to obey traffic control devices.
