Sheriff: Man wanted for armed robbery arrested after crashing into Rockdale deputies’ cars

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies say they arrested a man wanted for armed robbery after he crashed into their cars during a chase in two metro Atlanta counties.

The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said Daryn Rouse, 27, was wanted for armed robbery in North Carolina and armed bank robbery in Maryland.

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On Tuesday, DeKalb County police originally spotted Rouse’s car, which was flagged as stolen, and began a chase.

The chase entered Rockdale County where their deputies took over. The sheriff’s office said the chase ended at Iris Drive and Flat Shoals Road after Rouse hit two deputy cars.

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As he tried to escape, deputies said Rouse physically attacked one of them.

“I want to continue to send a message to individuals who want to become criminals: Rockdale County is not the place you want to come to,” Sheriff Eric Levett said.

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