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Perry police arrest 3 suspects after golf cart chase, find drugs and guns

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PERRY, Ga. — Three people in Houston County were arrested after police say they took them for a wild ride.

According to the Perry Police Department, Edward Hargreaves and Ashley Cebada were arrested in connection to the theft of multiple golf carts from a business on Sam Nunn Boulevard in Perry.

On Dec. 18, police teed off a golf cart pursuit after Hargreaves and Cebada tried to drive away from officers, but their efforts were over par and they were captured.

A search of the stolen cart led police to find methamphetamine and firearms inside. Now, both face charges of theft, property damage, drug possession and firearms violations.

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The next day, investigators found and recovered a third stolen golf cart at a home in Warner Robins, leading to the arrest of Kerry Holt.

Holt was charged with theft by receiving stolen property, possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and trafficking methamphetamine.

“This incident highlights the dedication of our officers to ensure public safety and bring offenders to justice. I want to commend the teamwork and swift action demonstrated by our department and our agencies,” Perry Police Chief Alan Everidge said in a statement.

Anyone with information about the golf cart incident is asked to contact Perry Police Detective Conner at the Perry Police Department, or to contact Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

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