WRPD arrests two for stolen vehicle, fleeing

Warner Robins Police Department was given a lookout for a stolen vehicle that was being tracked by GPS, Friday around 10:38 a.m.

The vehicle was stolen out of Columbus, Ga, and was spotted by a Warner Robins Police Sergeant as it entered the parking lot of McDonald’s at 1879 Watson Blvd.

A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver refused to stop. The vehicle backed into the Warner Robins Police Department’s patrol car, then rammed a Ford F-150, fleeing the stop.

The vehicle was located abandoned at the wood line behind Trinity Methodist Church on S. Houston Road. A perimeter was set up and a K9 track was established. The driver and passenger were both located in the heavily wooded area of Watson Blvd. at Corder Road and placed into custody.

Nathan Eubanks, 25, of Warner Robins was charged with theft by receiving stolen property, fleeing or attempting to elude, obstruction of an officer, felony, criminal damage and failure to stop at accident. Jesstin Howard, 27, of Warner Robins was charged with obstruction of an officer and probation violation. Both remain in custody at the Houston County Detention Center.

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