Driver Arrested After U-Haul Fleeing Through Millbrook and Prattville

Millbrook police initiated a traffic stop on Jan. 8, 2026, after officers observed a U-Haul truck traveling without functioning headlights near Highway 14 and Kelley Boulevard. The driver failed to stop and continued west into Prattville, prompting Prattville officers to assist in the pursuit.

Prattville police deployed a spike strip near the intersection of McQueen Smith Road and U.S. 82, puncturing several tires. The vehicle continued a short distance before coming to a stop in the 1300 block of U.S. 82. Authorities arrested 26-year-old Iziah Giles of Troy and charged him with attempting to elude. Giles was processed by Millbrook Police Department and later booked into the Elmore County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

The incident took place on a major east-west artery that carries significant commuter and commercial traffic across Autauga County. Tire-deflation tactics such as spike strips are intended to bring fleeing vehicles to a controlled stop, but they also create immediate hazards for other motorists and can complicate traffic flow on busy stretches like U.S. 82. Residents and drivers in the area experienced delays during the response and clearing of the scene.

Beyond the immediate arrest, the episode underscores policy and operational questions for local law enforcement. Cross-jurisdictional pursuits require clear coordination on when to continue, when to disengage, and how to deploy stop measures safely. For public officials, balancing roadway safety, the rights of suspects, and the risks to bystanders is an ongoing governance challenge that affects everyday mobility and community confidence in policing practices.

Local administrators and law enforcement agencies can address these concerns through transparent communication about pursuit and spike-strip policies, community briefings after incidents, and regular reviews of pursuit outcomes. For residents, the episode is a reminder to report unsafe driving and to avoid the area during active law-enforcement responses to reduce risk.

No injuries were reported in the available account of the arrest. Giles faces state charges for attempting to elude and remains in the custody of the Elmore County Jail on the posted bond. Autauga County motorists should expect continued attention to enforcement on Highway 14 and U.S. 82 as authorities emphasize traffic safety and interagency cooperation.