On Saturday, October 18th, a reckless driver brought a Chattooga County officer to the Highway 27 Walmart parking lot. 

The driver, a Mr. Timothy Baker, told the officer that he was trying to show off his car when he lost control of his vehicle and hit a light pole behind Wendy's. Neither Mr. Baker nor his passenger were hurt in the accident.

The officer was able to confirm Mr. Baker's story by viewing the security tapes from Walmart. Mr. Baker's vehicle received damage to the passenger front tire, axle, quarter panel, and windshield.

Mr. Baker was arrested for reckless driving and taken to the Chattooga County Jail.