Chase suspect facing multiple charges

Rodney Dewayne Smith

A man who led officers on a 30 mile chase from Georgia into Alabama tuesday is behind bars in the Carroll County, Georgia jail.  20-year-old Rodney Smith was arrested on 15 charges. Police say Smith and Kimberly Duggar carjacked a taxi after setting their house on fire in Carrollton.  Smith is now charged with first degree arson, armed robbery, cruelty to children and hijacking a motor vehicle.   Heflin Police say DHR released the child to her grandparents. Her mother was taken to a Birmingham hospital with serious injuries.  Police say that the couple carjacked the taxi in Carrollton Georgia. Their 4-year-old daughter was with them.. along with a pistol in the diaper bag.  Police say Smith told them he was heading back to Birmingham.  Carrollton Police say Kimberly Duggar faces several charges when she is released from the hospital including arson and armed robbery. Smith has been denied bond. He has a previous arrest history in Birmingham including burglary and drug charges.