The Polk County Sheriff’s Office shared the following release with Polk Today for publication this morning concerning the arrest of a man following a chase that began in Polk and ended in Piedmont, Alabama. -KtE
On January 18, 2024, US Marshals Service had requested assistance from Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Cedartown Police Department, with the apprehension of Tommy Cecil Rose Jr.
Rose had 3 outstanding warrants for Felony Probation from Polk County, as well as charges in Floyd County for Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon, Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Crime, and Battery (FVA). Allegedly, Rose had shot at another individual in Cave Springs after an altercation within the previous week.
The US Marshals had located a White Chevrolet Imapala, driven by Jennifer Susan Medders. Medders was seen driving to an address on Potash Rd. where she picked up a male. The male had gotten into the driver seat of the vehicle and Medders got into the passenger seat. The vehicle then left and went to the Country Store on Piedmont Hwy. where the male was positively identified as Tommy Rose.
Deputy Joey Turner and Deputy Chris Snyder with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle, at which time the vehicle began to accelerate, beginning a pursuit on the vehicle. During the pursuit Rose had called 911 and was telling Polk County Dispatchers that he was not going to stop the vehicle and that he was going to commit suicide. At this time Rose was considered armed and dangerous.
Cedartown Police Department, K9 Officer Jon Zuker took over as lead vehicle, and other officers with Polk County Sheriff’s Officer, US Marshals Service, Cedartown Police Department, and Polk County Police Department, had joined in the pursuit. Multiple attempts were made to safely stop the vehicle and end the pursuit early on were made, but were unsuccessful at first.
The pursuit began on Piedmont Hwy. and continued down Potash Rd., Cornelius Rd., Akes Station Rd., Brewster Field Rd., Shiloh Rd., and continued over state lines into Alabama. Piedmont Police Department joined in the pursuit, which ended shortly after at the Mapco Service Station on 278 in Piedmont, AL. after Rose had gotten blocked in and surrendered after approximately 28 miles at speeds ranging from 45-75 MPH.
Rose was taken into custody without further incident with additional charges of Felony Fleeing/Attempting to Elude Police Officers, Reckless Driving, and Driving While License Suspended/Revoked.
Medders was taken into custody for Felony Hindering Apprehension of a Wanted Felon.
Both individuals were turned over to the Piedmont Police Department, pending Extradition to Polk County and Floyd County.
GREAT JOB BY SGT. BRETON WATTERS AND CPL SCOTT WILLIAMS SHIFT, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER AGENCIES AND OFFICERS INVOLVED, FOR ASSISTING WITH SAFELY APPREHENDING THESE INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT!
