COVINGTON, Ga. - After witnessing a van making sharp turns and traveling at approximate speeds exceeding 80 mph, Covington Police Department (CPD) Officer Travis Pierce was led on a chase that resulted in multiple charges, including driving under the influence, for a Covington man. Around 11:45 p.m. on Aug. 19, Pierce attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Monticello Street after catching up to the speeding vehicle. According to the report, the vehicle came to a brief stop but sped away.