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Woman had meth in car when she crashed into playground, officials say

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — Body camera video shows a high-speed pursuit that ended with a crash at a playground in Coweta County.

Deputies also found meth inside of a car.

The crash happened on May 16 just before midnight near Magnolia Street in Haralson.

Deputies arrested 25-year-old Phyllis Teegarden after authorities said she took off when a deputy tried to stop her for having no tail lights.

The chase ended after Teegarden crashed through a fence and into a playground.

When asked why she ran, Teegarden responded on body cam video, “Because I knew I had a warrant out for my arrest.”

Teegarden had warrants for her arrest out of Senoia and Meriwether County.

Deputies said they recovered syringes and methamphetamine inside of the vehicle.

Deputies also found a stranger's financial information inside of the wrecked SUV.

“How did her driver’s license checkbook and debit card end up in your purse?” a deputy asked Teegarden. “I have no idea,” she responded.

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Deputies detained a passenger who was with her, but ultimately let him go.

Clint Barbour heard the chase and the crash, and said it's the first time he remembers ever seeing so many deputies in his neighborhood.

“It's incredibly weird for this area, we don’t see anything happen down here, it's a little small quiet town,” Barbour said.

Authorities contacted the person who apparently had her checks stolen and told her to file a report, in case bad checks start popping up in her name.

Teegarden remains here at the jail being held with no bond.