Teenager leads Columbus Co. Sheriff’s Office on chase in Whiteville at speeds over 100 mph

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has released the details surrounding a Feb. 28 chase in Whiteville.

According to a representative with the sheriff’s office, a deputy was patrolling JK Powell Blvd. when they noted a car traveling west on Lewis St.

The deputy activated the vehicle’s emergency equipment, but the suspect failed to stop. Reaching speeds of 115 mph in a 45 mph, the suspect’s vehicle finally came to a stop along Pine Log Road.

A 16-year-old was taken into custody and charged with:

• Flee to elude arrest with a motor vehicle
• Speeding (115 in a 45)
• No operators license
• Several charges stemming from traffic violations

The suspect’s vehicle was seized under the “Run and Done” law.

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