Man wanted on child molestation, sodomy charges arrested after foot chase

A 23-year-old Atlanta man wanted on multiple charges, including child molestation and sodomy, was arrested in Habersham County after deputies say he ran into a wooded area during a traffic stop.

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According to the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, a HEAT deputy pulled over a vehicle on Ga. 365 around 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 10 for a traffic violation.

The vehicle stopped on Duncan Bridge Road, where deputies attempted to arrest the driver on outstanding warrants out of Atlanta. Investigators say the suspect resisted arrest and ran into a wooded area near Ga. 365.

Deputies chased the man on foot and caught him minutes later.

The sheriff’s office identified the suspect as Ronald Bebee, 23, of Atlanta.

Bebee was wanted by the Atlanta Police Department on two counts of child molestation, two counts of sodomy and a probation violation.

He now also faces charges in Habersham County, including obstruction, DUI and other traffic violations.

The sheriff’s office shared details of the arrest on social media.

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