Chattooga County officers were performing a license and safety checkpoint at the intersection of Mahan Road and Rocky Hollow Road when they noticed a white pickup truck turn around at the intersection and leave while speeding.

The truck crossed the middle yellow line several times into the path of oncoming traffic. One officer saw the patrol's car's speed reach 120 miles per hour while chasing the pickup truck.

The truck was eventually pulled over and the driver was identified as Rickie Butler. Mr. Butler had an odor of alcohol on his person and admitted that he was speeding because he was scared to get caught with alcohol in his vehicle. Mr. Butler also admitted that a beer spilled in the driver's side and an open bottle of vodka was in the passenger's seat.

The officers told Mr. Butler that he was under arrest for DUI, open container in a vehicle, and reckless driving, and implied consent was read to him three times. Mr. Butler refused a breath test and was taken to the Chattooga County Detention Center.