Monroe County man charged after trespassing, chase at Freshman Campus

Deputies say the man returned to the Monroe County Freshman Campus after being told to leave.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 54-year-old man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he trespassed at the Monroe County Freshman Campus on Wednesday.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the school after reports of a person trespassing. The person was identified as Chad Aaron Creedon.

The sheriff’s office says school officials and deputies told Creedon to leave, and he did. However, he later returned to campus, which led school staff to contact the School Resource Officer on site.

Deputies say Creedon ran when the officer tried to speak with him. He was arrested after a short chase and booked into the Monroe County Jail.

According to the sheriff’s office, Creedon faces charges of criminal trespass, possession of marijuana on school grounds, and obstruction. The sheriff’s office said no students or staff were ever in danger.