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A Brandon man is in custody of Magee Police Department after attempting to elude law enforcers early Friday morning.
Just before 1:00 am, Magee Police Chief Randy Crawford observed a white Chevrolet Impala attempting to avoid a safety check point on Hwy 49.
As Chief Crawford attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver began to flee from police, driving excess speeds over 100 mph, nearly hitting an officer head-on.
Magee authorities were able to stop the sedan shortly thereafter without incident, at which time the driver, identified as, Damion Lamar Reed from 105 Quail Cove Brandon, MS, was apprehended.
When asked why the driver attempted to evade police, the driver admitted to police he had smoked marijuana earlier in the night.
Reed was charged with Felony Fleeing, Driving with License Suspended, Driving Under the Influence 1st offense, and hold for Flowood PD for warrants.
Chief Randy Crawford stated that he was, “extremely grateful that the situation turned out the way it did.” “We [Magee Police] were fortunately able to get him off of the highway and prevent the driver and/or innocent citizens from getting hurt or killed,” Chief Crawford added. 
(Dana Puckett, Reporter)
