Savannah Police respond to arrest video caught on camera; say suspect was out on bond

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - We’re now hearing from Savannah Police about a video gaining traction on social media showing an intense arrest.

Police say 18-year-old Joshua Watson was armed at the time, and that he was on bond for illegal possession of a gun. Watson is also a person of interest in a recent aggravated assault case at Frazier Homes.

At the time of the arrest, police say Watson didn’t stop for a traffic stop and took off on a bike and on foot.

The chase ended when Watson fell, but police say he continued to resist arrest.

Police also say Watson was armed and ignored commands to stop moving, suggesting he was reaching for the weapon.

Police say at that point, one officer drew his gun while the other drew a taser, but did not deploy it.

Savannah Police released the following statement:

Watson was ultimately taken into custody, and a stolen firearm was recovered from his waistband.

Mayor Van Johnson released the following statement regarding the incident via Facebook:

This case will now undergo a thorough review, as per department policy.

As for the suspect- 18-year-old Joshua Watson- he is now facing charges including theft by receiving a stolen firearm, felony obstruction, unlawful possession of a firearm by a person under 21, and failure to stop at a stop sign.

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