Shane Daniel Porter, 45 of Cartersville, was arrested in Rome after reports said he led police on a chase while driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs. Officers said that they attempted to stop Porter for having a brake light out and a trailer ball hitch obstructing his license plate.
Police said that Porter refused to stop for officers during a several mile chase along Turner McCall Blvd. Officers stated that Porter was driving at speeds at over 30 mph above the posted limit.
Officers added that after stopping Porter they found an opened container of alcohol in his car.
Porter is charged with driving on a suspended license, driving on a suspended registration, DUI, attempting to elude police, 8 counts failure to maintain lane, operation of vehicle on approach of emergency vehicles, brake light violation, open container violation, driving in violation of license class, driving without insurance, failure to obey traffic control devices and reckless driving.
