Last Saturday, a deputy was patrolling Silver Hill Road when he spotted a silver Jeep Commander, which he recognized as frequently driven by Joshua Sword. Knwoing that Sword did not have a valid driver’s license, the deputy initiated a pursuit after observing the vehicle’s erratic driving behavior. The chase escalated quickly, with Sword’s Jeep Commander reaching speeds exceeding 80 miles per hour. The deputy followed closely as the vehicle dangerously weaved between lanes and failed to stop at a stop sign, finally coming to a halt on the shoulder of Highway 100. Upon stopping the vehicle, the deputy drew his weapon and ordered both Sword and his passenger to exit the Jeep. They complied without incident and were promptly detained. A subsequent search revealed a plastic bag containing a crystal-like substance, later identified as suspected methamphetamine, found on Sword. Despite his attempt to resist arrest, officers were able to subdue Sword and take him into custody, with additional quantities of the suspected drug discovered in the surrounding area. The passenger in the vehicle distanced himself from the drug-related activities, asserting that he had simply accompanied Sword on a trip to Rome. However, all charges have been filed solely against Sword, who now faces felony possession of methamphetamine, driving under the influence of drugs, and several related charges.
