Name of Accused:
Chandler, Christopher Blaine
Date of Arrest:
06/13/2023
Charges for Arrest:
DRIVING W/O HEADLIGHTS WHEN REQUIRED
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED (MISDEMEANOR)
POSSESSION AND USE OF DRUG RELATED OBJECTS
POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE
Officer’s Narrative:
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On June 12, 2023, I was on routine patrol on Highway 72 West traveling east bound near Lem Edwards Road. I observed a vehicle traveling westbound meeting me with only one head light illuminating. Driver side head light was not illuminating any light. I maneuvered my patrol vehicle around to catch up to the listed vehicle.
Once I closed the distance, I observed the vehicle to be a Kia Forte bearing Georgia tag [REDACTED]. I activated my emergency blue lights to initiate a traffic stop for the equipment violation. I exited my patrol vehicle walking to
