Man Gets Two Years for DUI Chase and Struggle in Ditch
A Georgia judge sentenced McKeno Washington after he fled from a traffic stop and grappled with an officer on Highway 78 in 2024.
By Marco Alvarez ·
McKeno Washington will spend the next two years in prison. The sentence follows a guilty verdict issued on October 28 regarding a 2024 arrest in Walton County, Georgia.
The incident began when a law enforcement agent stopped Washington for speeding on Highway 78. The officer noted signs of alcohol impairment during the traffic stop. Washington admitted to drinking, according to the county sheriff's office.
When the officer attempted to arrest Washington for driving under the influence, the two men struggled in a ditch beside the road. Washington managed to reach his truck, where the officer stated a pistol was located.
Washington drove away, triggering a vehicle chase. The pursuing officer used a PIT maneuver to stop the truck. Other officers arrived at the scene and took Washington into custody.
The Walton County Sheriff's Office reported the charges against Washington. He pleaded guilty to evading or attempting to evade an officer, two counts of driving under the influence, speeding, obstruction, and failure to keep right.
The court handed down the two-year prison sentence following the October 28 verdict. The case concluded with the sentencing in Walton County.
