Covington County | Rickey Stokes News
A traffic stop in Covington County escalated into an on-foot chase and deputy assault near a local high school, according to the Covington County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Blake Turman said deputies attempted to stop Ezekiel Reed Jr. on the bypass near Southeast Gas in Andalusia. After pulling over, Reed exited his vehicle and fled on foot toward Andalusia High School, officials said.
It remains unclear whether the school was placed on lockdown during the pursuit.
During the incident, deputies located marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside Reed’s vehicle. Authorities said Reed later assaulted a deputy after being apprehended.
Reed was charged with parole violation, attempting to elude, resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction of government operations, and assault in the third degree.
He was transported to the Covington County Jail.
Officials said Reed has bonds totaling $12,000 on all charges except the parole violation, which is not bondable.
