ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A traffic stop in Alpharetta quickly escalated into a multi-city police chase during the Thursday evening rush hour, and it was all caught on camera.
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Alpharetta officers said they tried to stop a vehicle around 6 p.m. on Windward Parkway near Georgia 400. The two people inside the vehicle both had active warrants, according to police.
Before officers could make contact, the driver sped off.
Dashcam video captures the moment the chase begins, with an officer calling out, “I got eyes on ’em… I’ll be in the lead, 400 southbound… 120,” as the chase heads onto the highway.
Police say the seriousness of the charges prompted officers to initiate the chase.
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“Officers received a BOLO from another jurisdiction on two actors,” said Alpharetta Police Captain Jakai Braithwaite. “They had confirmed arrest warrants, one for armed robbery and aggravated assault and another for burglary. These individuals also had extensive criminal histories.”
The chase continued southbound on Georgia 400 into Sandy Springs, where Sandy Springs police stepped in to assist as traffic built during the evening commute.
Video from Sandy Springs police shows a patrol unit taking the lead before making contact with the suspect vehicle.
Moments later, officers executed a PIT maneuver to bring the chase to a stop.
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Bodycam audio captures the impact, with an officer shouting, “PIT, PIT, PIT!” as the vehicle spins out.
“The PIT maneuver was executed perfectly. No other vehicles or property were damaged and no injuries were reported,” said Sandy Springs Police Sgt. Giovanni Gomez.
Officers are then seen exiting their vehicles with weapons drawn before taking both suspects into custody.
“The suspects were taken into custody without further incident,” Gomez told Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne. “Anytime another agency asks for our help, we’re more than happy to help them.”
Authorities later revealed the suspects are twins. Their identities and ages have not been released.
Braithwaite says the decision to pursue was based on the severity of the charges.
“In order for us to pursue a motor vehicle, it has to be serious,” he said. “In this case, it was determined this was a serious incident and the individuals needed to be taken into custody — and that’s just what we did.”
He also credited the coordination between agencies.
“We have a great working relationship with the City of Sandy Springs Police Department, and their officers assisted us in a safe conclusion and bringing both individuals into custody.”
No injuries were reported.