A Georgia man was arrested after trying to break in to a building and attempting to flee police in a homeless camp.
Officials say that 37-year-old Jeffrey Furlow allegedly tried to break into a building in Atlanta, Georgia on July 28 at around 5:08 p.m.
When an officer got closer to the man, who forced officers to chase him, he realized that the suspect was carrying a machete, according to police.
“Get on the floor!” an officer can be heard saying before using his taser.
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Officials say that 37-year-old Jeffrey Furlow allegedly tried to break into a building in Atlanta, Georgia on July 28 at around 5:08 p.m. (Atlanta Police Department)
Furlow allegedly attempted to evade police by hiding in a homeless camp and went into a tent before finally surrendering.
“I ain’t got a machete,” the suspect can be heard saying before officers placed him in handcuffs.
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When an officer got closer to the man, who forced officers to chase him, he realized that the suspect was carrying a machete, according to police. (Atlanta Police Department)
When asked why the suspect was running from police, he can be heard saying “They be hating on me, man.”
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“I ain’t got a machete,” the suspect can be heard saying before officers placed him in handcuffs. (Atlanta Police Department)
He was charged with loitering and prowling and obstruction of an officer.
