A Jenkins County man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly posing as a police officer and threatening a group of people riding ATVs on a rural road.
👮♂️ What We Know: Wayne Leo Chance of Perkins, was arrested August 12 after turning himself in at the Jenkins County Jail. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says he now faces:
Four counts of terroristic threats
One count of impersonating a police officer
One count of disorderly conduct
According to the GBI, Chance confronted four ATV riders on a county-maintained road while driving a non-police vehicle outfitted with activated construction-style warning lights. He allegedly claimed to be an officer and threatened the group with violence.
🚨 Why It Matters: The case raises concerns about public safety in rural commun