Suspect charged in shooting, police chase in multiple counties

MILLEN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re learning new details after a shooting led to a police chase in Jenkins County on Monday afternoon, according to authorities.

Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol say they were patrolling in the city of Millen around 4 p.m. when they overheard a “be on the lookout” in regards to a shooting in Jenkins County.

Troopers say a woman was shot in the incident. The driver was identified as Cash E. Weeks.

According to troopers, the Weeks left the scene of the shooting in a grey Chevrolet truck with a dent in the front panel.

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Troopers say they noticed the vehicle traveling on U.S. 25, turning onto East Winthrope Avenue. Troopers say they could not visually see the driver due to the dark window tint.

Troopers and two Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office units activated their lights and attempted to stop the vehicle.

Weeks began to flee on Winthrope Avenue, according to troopers.

Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle by using a PIT maneuver on East Winthrope Avenue at Hendrix Street. It was successful in stopping the vehicle.

Troopers and deputies exited their patrol cars and ordered the driver to show his hands and exit the vehicle.

Weeks regained control of his vehicle and began to flee the scene, troopers say.

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The trooper’s vehicle was rendered inoperable due to the PIT maneuver, according to officials.

Troopers say the chase continued onto U.S. 25 North and traveled in Burke County, where Burke County deputies began to assist.

Troopers say Weeks lost control of his vehicle on the U.S. 25 Bypass near Burke County High School.

He traveled into the median and came to a stop, and was taken into custody.

Weeks was transported to the Jenkins County Jail without incident.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested to investigate the initial incident on Terry Drive.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia State Patrol have charged Weeks with the following:

• Aggravated assault
• Possession of firearm/knife during commission of/attempt to commit felonies
• Hit and run
• Window tint violation
• Fleeing or attempting to elude
• Reckless driving

Sheriff Robert Oglesby would like to thank the Millen Police Department, Georgia State Patrol, Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Burke County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.