EUFAULA, | Rickey Stokes News
A Eufaula man was arrested on Christmas Day following a pursuit and arrest that ended at a local gas station.
According to authorities, on December 25, 2025, Stanley Dean Jr., 31, of Eufaula, attempted to elude law enforcement during a traffic stop. After a brief chase, officers executed a P.I.T. maneuver, bringing the vehicle to a stop on North Eufaula Avenue at the Circle K gas station.
Authorities said Dean then resisted arrest and attempted to flee on foot. A Conducted Energy Device (Taser) was deployed, and Dean was taken into custody.
Dean was charged with:
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Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, 1st Degree
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Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer (Felony)
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Reckless Endangerment
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Multiple traffic citations
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
