Man Arrested After Fleeing Deputies in Pickens County

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — A man wanted on felony charges in other jurisdictions was arrested in Pickens County after deputies said he fled on foot and was later found hiding beneath a residence.

According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of a man matching Barry Young’s description near the West End General Store off Jerusalem Church Road.

When deputies arrived, they identified Young, who allegedly fled on foot toward Long Road.

Deputy King and K-9 Storm responded shortly after the pursuit began and initiated a track. The sheriff’s office Drone Unit also responded and provided aerial support as deputies worked to establish a perimeter.

K-9 Storm tracked Young to a residence, where deputies found him hiding underneath the structure, according to the sheriff’s office.

When deputies located Young, he reportedly grabbed an object and threatened violence toward them. A Taser was deployed, and Young was taken into custody.

Young is expected to face additional charges in Pickens County, including felony obstruction and aggravated assault against law enforcement officers, according to the sheriff’s office. He also had outstanding felony charges from other jurisdictions.

The sheriff’s office credited the coordinated efforts of patrol deputies, the K-9 Unit and Drone Unit in locating and arresting Young.

Officials also thanked citizens who provided information and reported suspicious activity that assisted deputies in locating him.

Young is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.