Man arrested after wrong way chase, deputies seize methamphetamine and cash

A late evening police pursuit in north Forsyth County ended with an arrest and a significant drug seizure, raising questions about public safety and the local response to substance use. At about 9:35 p.m. on December 8, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle near Jot Em Down Road and GA 400 after observing hazardous driving. The driver, identified as 36 year old Calvin Blackstone of Cumming, drove the wrong way before throwing suspected drugs from the vehicle during the chase, according to investigators.

The pursuit concluded when Blackstone’s car crashed in a roundabout near Hubbard Town Road and Hopewell Road. He fled on foot but was taken into custody. Deputies later seized about 39 grams of methamphetamine and $812. Blackstone was charged with trafficking methamphetamine with intent to distribute, tampering with evidence, felony fleeing and attempting to elude, driving on the wrong side of the road and other traffic offenses. He is being held without bond at the Forsyth County Jail.

Beyond the arrest, the case underscores public health and community safety concerns in Forsyth County. Methamphetamine is associated with high risk of addiction, mental health crises and overdose, and trafficking activities can increase community exposure to these harms. Seizures of this size suggest supply within the county that may strain emergency services and local treatment providers if more residents develop substance use disorder.

The incident also highlights disparities and policy choices that shape responses to drug activity. Enforcement actions protect the public from immediate dangers related to high speed pursuits and impaired driving, yet arrest and incarceration alone do not address underlying addiction or economic conditions that fuel trafficking. Investment in accessible substance use treatment, mental health services and community based prevention programs could reduce both crime and health burdens, particularly for neighborhoods with limited resources.

For Forsyth County residents, the arrest may offer short term relief, but it also presents an opportunity for local leaders to coordinate law enforcement, public health agencies and community organizations to prioritize treatment access and harm reduction alongside enforcement. Policymakers will need to weigh public safety, healthcare capacity and equity as they respond to drug related incidents moving forward.