ELLISVILLE — A Waynesboro man was arrested overnight after authorities said he nearly hit a Jones County Sheriff’s Department patrol vehicle head-on while driving on Masonite Lake Road.
Deputy Kalob Broadway was on routine patrol when the incident happened, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department.
Authorities said Broadway was able to stop the driver, identified as Matthew Eidson, 36, before another vehicle could have been involved.
Eidson was arrested and charged with DUI (other), reckless driving, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, seat belt violation and no insurance.
He is being held at the Jones County Adult Detention Facility pending an initial appearance scheduled for 1 p.m. today in Jones County Justice Court.
