Driver arrested after driving into Rincon parade
The suspect who drove her car into the crowd of hundreds at the Freedom Rings Parade Saturday has been arrested.
The suspect who drove her car into the crowd of hundreds at the Freedom Rings Parade Saturday has been arrested.
The suspect who drove her car into the crowd of hundreds at the Freedom Rings Parade Saturday has been arrested.
The suspect who drove her car into the crowd of hundreds at the Freedom Rings Parade Saturday has been arrested.
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office says Anthony Rodriguez drove around a manned barricade and headed straight for a crowd of parade attendees. Two officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but Rodriguez continued around them narrowly missing pedestrians, according to ECSO.
Rodriguez drove down the route recklessly, missing Effingham's Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Rincon's Chief of Police and a Rincon PD sergeant. At one point, her path split a marching band in half.
The drive ended when a Rincon K-9 officer went head on with Rodriguez at Fort Howard and Wind Song drive.
The officer is being evaluated at a local hospital. None of the other 600+ bystanders sustained any injuries.
The Georgia State Patrol has stepped in to lead the investigation. Meanwhile, Rodriguez is in the Effingham County Jail. According to the ESCO, Rodriguez will likely face numerous aggravated assault charges.