Man Arrested After Thanksgiving Car Chase

November 26, 2023 3:46 am

A Washington man was arrested on Thanksgiving afternoon after a car chase through the City of Washington. According to police, the incident began as a domestic dispute. Demoreaze Betts, 31 is accused of trying to break into a woman’s home by removing an air conditioner. He climbed through the window and threatened the woman with a gun. The victim called police after Betts left. Police found him when he returned to the scene and gave chase. Demoreaze is in the Washington County Jail unable to post $150,000 bond. He faces burglary and terroristic threats charges among others. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 6.