Alan Jack Murphy, 41 of Adairsville, was arrested on drug charges after leading police on a high speed chase.
Police said that Murphy refused to pull over after they initiated lights and sirens near the intersection of Burington and Calhoun Roads.
Reports stated that Murphy sped up to over 100 mph while refusing to stop for officers. During the chase, Murphy is accused of passing vehicles in no passing zones before crashing his car. Murphy then reportedly fled the scene on foot while ignoring commands to stop.
After being captured, officers went on to say that a search led them to find marijuana in his possession.
Murphy is charged with possession of marijuana, obstruction, driving on a suspended license, attempting to elude police, too fast for conditions, failure to maintain lane, reckless driving, driving on wrong side of the roadway and a stop sign violation.
