Man arrested after stolen rental car found nearly a year later during traffic stop in Coweta County

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — A man in an alleged stolen car was arrested after a traffic stop in Coweta County.

On Apr. 4, while Coweta County deputies were on the interstate, a black Cadillac Sedan was traveling north going 100 mph.

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Deputies conducted a traffic stop and came in contact with the driver, identified as 26-year-old Amir Lane.

Lane reportedly gave the deputy what turned out to be a fake driver’s license. Authorities said the car also had a false license plate.

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When deputies ran the VIN, they learned the sedan had been reported stolen from a Hertz Rental.

Officials said the car was supposed to be returned on July 30, 2022.

Lane was arrested and taken to the Coweta County Jail.

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He’s charged with obstruction of officers, improper use/application for a license, speeding, and removing and falsifying identification with intent to conceal.

Lane also has five active warrants with Lawrenceville Police Department.

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