Man with Warrants Arrested After Cross-State Police Chase

Pursuit started in Russell County, Alabama and ended in Columbus, Georgia

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A 38-year-old man with outstanding felony probation violation warrants was arrested following a law enforcement chase that crossed state lines from Russell County, Alabama into Columbus, Georgia.

Why it matters

Police chases that cross state lines raise jurisdictional issues and require coordination between law enforcement agencies. This incident highlights the challenges of apprehending suspects with active warrants who attempt to evade capture.

The details

According to Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor, the suspect is 38-year-old Brandon Davis. The chase began when authorities in Russell County, Alabama were looking to apprehend Davis due to his outstanding felony probation violation warrants. The pursuit crossed state lines into Columbus, Georgia where Davis was ultimately arrested near the 1500 block of 54th Street.

  • The chase began in Russell County, Alabama on February 11, 2026.

The players

Brandon Davis

A 38-year-old man with outstanding felony probation violation warrants.

Heath Taylor

The Russell County Sheriff in Alabama.

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The takeaway

This incident demonstrates the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects with active warrants who attempt to evade capture by crossing state lines. It highlights the need for strong coordination between agencies to ensure suspects are successfully detained.