Crime & Safety

Police Arrest Woman in Stolen Car Case

Decatur police arrested a woman Monday after she led them on "tour" of the city in a stolen car.

In addition to the theft by receiving regarding the stolen vehicle, Decatruish.com reported that the suspect, Shelly Riffe, was charged with:

  • Forgery
  • Two counts of Obstruction of an officer
  • Fleeing and attempting to elude
  • Operating a motor vehicle while license suspended or revoked
  • Reckless driving
  • Driving on wrong side of roadway
  • Failure to maintain lane
Read the full account of her arrest and the strange series of events that led to it at this link on Decaturish.com.


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