A Chattooga County, Georgia Sheriff’s Deputy, was recently dispatched to the Mohawk facility in Lyerly in response to a reported burglary.

Upon arriving at the scene – the Deputy witnessed that burglary suspect, later identified as Cody Mobbs – hastily fleeing the premises and running toward a nearby wooded area.  The officer promptly exited his patrol vehicle, and he then issued a clear, authoritative command for Mobbs to stop – while identifying himself as a deputy.  However – Mobbs brazenly disregarded the Deputy’s orders, and he then continued his escape attempt, forcing the deputy to initiate an active foot chase through the woods surrounding the Mohawk facility.

The Deputy was ultimately able to apprehend the suspect.  Once detained, the Deputy placed Mobbs under arrest – citing his willful obstruction of the Deputy’s lawful orders.   Mobbs was then taken back to the patrol vehicle, where that Deputy read him his Miranda rights, though the suspect opted to remain silent.

An employee of Mohawk gave details that painted a clearer picture of the burglary incident.  The employee had approached the Mohawk building, and noticed the lock on the door had been tampered with and left open.  And, upon entering, he discovered Mobbs asleep in the employee’s office chair.  Mobbs had RANSACKED the office, with the employee’s belongings being scattered on the floor.

Mobbs was charged with 2nd Degree Burglary also Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement, and Criminal Trespass.

He was then booked into the Chattooga County Jail.