A multi-county fugitive's run from the law came to a crashing halt in Habersham County after a chase and a confrontation with deputies Tuesday night. Gary James Gordon Parris, 38, of Clarkesville, faced the tire screech of justice as he was arrested on multiple charges following a hair-raising high-speed chase that ended with his vehicle ramming into a rock column.

A Habersham County deputy initially spotted Parris recklessly speeding in a red Pontiac G8, which was notably missing its front bumper on GA 15/US 441. The deputy's attempt to check the vehicle's license plate escalated when Parris hit the gas, leading to a chase. "The driver tried to turn onto Antioch Church Road and lost control when he saw another deputy there," Rob Moore, Habersham County Public Information Officer, told Now Habersham.

The pursuit continued until Parris spun out on the wet road and collided with a rock column on Hollywood Hills Road. According to the FOX 5 Atlanta, deputies reported a struggle ensued after Parris exited through the passenger side and attempted to flee on foot. He allegedly fought with deputies, who deployed a taser to subdue him.

Parris now faces a slew of charges including fleeing or attempting to elude, possession of meth, DUI, and obstruction, among others. Upon his capture, he was found with outstanding warrants in Habersham, Stephens, and White counties. Moore did not provide details on the existing charges, but Parris's current situation is far from enviable, given that this is Habersham's fifth high-speed chase this month as the county seems besieged with flighty wrongdoers. Emergency services evaluated Parris at the scene and found him unscathed despite his reckless run. He was booked into the Habersham County Detention Center with bond set at a steep $17,645 for the local charges.

The deputies' physical confrontation and the subsequent arrest highlight a growing concern over the number of vehicle pursuits in the area. Earlier this month, tragic and dangerous pursuits have rattled the community with outcomes ranging from a self-inflicted fatality to a two-county motorcycle chase leading to manhunt. Despite the risks, Habersham County deputies continue to enforce the law, putting brakes on those who choose to evade it.