HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia man who went on a burglary spree is now behind bars after a police chase.
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office said that 46-year-old Joshua Adam Doster of Cumming had broken into a home on Foster Street, with the resident inside the home at the time.
The chase started after Cornelia police officers conducted a traffic stop on Doster as he was leaving the area. Doster failed to stop for officers, which led to a chase that took place on side roads, according to officials.
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Eventually, a police officer used a pit maneuver, Causing Doster’s truck to overturn on Wofford Creek Road and eventually brought him into custody.
No one was injured.
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Authorities are investigating several car break-ins in the area involving Doster.
While investigating Doster’s truck, deputies found different drug-related objects, including syringes and marijuana.
Doster has been charged with second-degree burglary, six counts of entering auto, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug-related objects.
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