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After the Board of Aldermen meeting held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Magee Police Chief Denis Borge took to the Magee Police Department’s official Facebook page to clarify details regarding a traffic incident that followed a police checkpoint.
During the meeting, Mayor Dale Berry stated that the police cars ran the vehicle off the road, and the city could potentially be held liable for damages related to two vehicles involved in a collision. However, Chief Borge’s post aimed to provide a clearer understanding of the events. Berry’s statement was not factual.
According to reports, officers had set up a traffic checkpoint on 5th Avenue. A vehicle approaching the area made a sudden U-turn and sped away in the opposite direction, prompting officers to pursue. By the time police reached the vehicle, the driver had already crashed into two parked cars at a nearby car lot.
The incident remains under investigation. Body camera footage and a possible witness from a nearby grocery store may provide additional insight into the events that unfolded.
In other news, Mayor-elect Mark Grubbs and the newly elected Board of Aldermen will be sworn in on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Beginning at 6 PM Saturday, a Worship night with Kayla Berry will be held at Church Alive. Area youth are encourage to attend.
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