Atlanta police arrest suspected gang member after he led police on a foot chase

ATLANTA — Atlanta police arrested a man with gang ties after he led them on a foot chase.

Victavious Terrell was wanted in four jurisdictions: Clayton County - assault strangulation, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and terroristic threats; Sandy Springs - aggravated assault and robbery, Henry County, which were warrants were for traffic offenses; and the city of Atlanta - two warrants for theft by receiving and financial fraud.

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Last Wednesday, police conducted enforcement detail in various zones throughout the city.

Zone 4 police spotted Terrell driving a silver SUV and attempted to pull over the vehicle.

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Terrell jumped out of the vehicle and ran, leading police on a brief chase before being caught.

Police searched the vehicle and found two 9 mm Glock handguns.

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Officials impounded the vehicle and both guns were turned in.

APD said he is a documented gang member who was on the Larceny list in the Auto Unit’s Top 5 wanted list.

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