Brief chase from Frisco to Buxton leads to arrest of Buxton man on multiple charges
On July 23 at approximately 7:13 am, a Dare County Sheriff’s Office Deputy working the C-District noticed a vehicle parked at the Frisco Bath House that belonged to a person who was wanted for two outstanding warrants.
The Deputy made contact with the person, but they did not listen to commands and left in their vehicle, heading northbound on N.C. Highway 12. The vehicle continued northbound, not stopping for blue lights and sirens.
A Lieutenant with the Sheriff’s Office was able to deploy stop sticks on the vehicle in the area of Spencer Lane in Frisco, resulting in the deflation of all the vehicle’s tires.
The vehicle continued northbound until it reached the parking lot of Phillip’s Boat Works in Buxton, where it lost control and came to a stop.
It was then blocked from leaving by pursuing units, and the person was taken into custody after a brief struggle.
George Thomas King, M/60, Buxton, NC, was arrested and charged with the initial two warrants for (M) Larceny, and was then also charged with (F) Flee/Elude with Motor Vehicle, (M) Resist, Delay and Obstruct (RDO), (M) Reckless Driving to Endanger, (M) Carry Concealed Weapon and (M) Unsafe Tires. King was given a $20,000 secured bond.
NC State Highway Patrol and Dare County EMS assisted with this incident.
