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

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