On the afternoon of February 28, 2021, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an active vehicle pursuit involving a motorcycle coming into Clay County from Cherokee County. Clay County deputies located the suspect on the motorcycle on Old Hwy 64 West in Brasstown and assumed the pursuit from Cherokee County deputies. Clay County deputies pursued the motorcycle down Old Hwy 64 West until they reached US 64 then continued west. Deputies never lost sight of the motorcycle and were able to overtake it as it had mechanical problems in the Shooting Creek community. The driver of the motorcycle turned down a gravel driveway and then ran on foot in another attempt to elude deputies. Deputies we able to apprehend the suspect in a wooded area and took him into custody. He was transported to the Clay County Detention Center for processing and was served with numerous arrest warrants.
Keenen Stanley Grahl, 28 years old of Andrews was charged with: Felony Flee to Elude Arrest, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Heroin, Driving While License Revoked, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resist, delay, Obstruct a Law Enforcement Office as well as numerous traffic violations and outstanding warrants for arrest from Cherokee County. He was given a $257,500 secured bond and is awaiting court. Other criminal charges are pending.