Man facing 2 dozen charges after flipping car in 3rd chase in a week with Clayton deputies

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — The third time was the charm for Clayton County sheriff’s deputies who arrested a man after being involved in three separate chases with him.

Over the weekend, deputies say they tried pulling over Alexander Dunn, who was driving a gold Toyota Avalon, but he sped off.

They spotted the car again on Monday and again tried pulling it over, but the driver sped off.

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On Wednesday, deputies say they were patrolling in the area of Riverdale Road when they spotted the license plate, which was now on a black GMC Denali Terrain.

Deputies tried blocking the GMC, but Dunn was able to get away once again. They say he began driving recklessly.

A Channel 2 Action News viewer called the station and said the car nearly hit her during the chase.

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Eventually, they say Dunn crashed into a Chrysler 300, lost control and flipped over on Riverdale Road near Church Street.

Dunn tried climbing out of the car to run away, but he was stopped by a K9.

He was arrested and is now facing 24 charges, including three counts of cruelty to children, obstruction, two counts of hit and run and a long list of traffic charges.

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