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Sandy Springs police use grappler to stop truck
A wanted driver was arrested on busy Roswell Road after Sandy Springs officers deployed a vehicle grappler to snare his truck, according to police.
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - A man is in custody after Sandy Springs police deployed a specialized bumper technology to trap his vehicle and prevent a high-speed chase on Roswell Road.
Sandy Springs technology arrest
What we know:
Sandy Springs police were searching for a wanted man accused of destroying multiple Flock cameras, which law enforcement uses to help solve local crimes. Investigators state the man ripped four of the cameras from their foundations and smashed them.
When officers spotted the suspect driving a truck on Roswell Road, they used a Grappler Police Bumper to halt the vehicle. Dashcam video shows a heavy-duty tether shooting out from the front of the patrol car, catching a rear tire, and wrapping around it.
The officer applied the brakes, bringing the truck to a controlled stop on the busy roadway. Local residents thought the device was very unique with one man calling it "Very James Bond-ish."
Police arrested the driver, Caden Dean Armiger. Officials charged Armiger with criminal damage to property, interference with government property, and possession of a controlled substance.
Roswell Road incident gaps
What we don't know:
Officials have not yet confirmed the exact date the cameras were damaged, though the arrest was made June 4th. Police have not released an estimated cost of the damage to the Flock cameras.
Police device feedback
What they're saying:
"Fish on, fish on, I repeat fish on," an officer said over his radio during the pursuit.
Bystanders expressed surprise at the tactical device. "That's crazy I've never seen anything like that before, wow," Jakira Hardin said.
Resident Duce Only praised the deployment method. "I feel like that's a smart way to execute it, way safer," Only said.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Sandy Springs police dashcam and bodycam video footage, which detailed the pursuit and subsequent arrest, as well as on-scene interviews conducted by FOX5 reporter Denise Dillon with local residents.