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Atlanta man arrested on drug charges after caught speeding 126 mph on Ga. 400
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Forsyth County Sheriff's Office deputies examine marijuana found in a Dodge Challenger during a traffic stop Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. - photo by Ben Hendren

An Atlanta man was arrested on drug charges Tuesday after authorities stopped him traveling 126 mph on Ga. 400.

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Darrochino Cox

Darrochino Cox, 27, was charged with reckless driving, speeding, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug-related objects, according to Stacie Miller, spokeswoman for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. Cox was also charged with driving under the influence, obstruction of a law enforcement officer, failure to maintain lane and driving with an expired license.

Cox was arrested at 11:12 p.m. Tuesday after deputies stopped a Dodge Challenger, going 126 mph, on the off-ramp to Exit 13.

During an impaired driving investigation, Cox fled on foot behind Academy Sports+Outdoors at The Collection at Forsyth, Miller said. Deputies pursued Cox as he fled back toward the off-ramp and a nearby wooded area.

Deputies apprehended Cox as he tried to leave the wooded area and found more than an ounce of marijuana in the vehicle, which is a felony, along with drug-related objects, Miller said.

Cox is being held at Forsyth County Jail without bond.