Almost 75 grams of meth, 50 grams of marijuana found after chase
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) A man is facing several charges, including trafficking methamphetamine and driving while license revoked, after leading deputies on a chase Friday night in Rutherford County.
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office deputies said they attempted to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation in the area of Ferry Road and Island Ford Road. The motorcyclist initially pulled over but sped away when the deputy exited his vehicle.
A short chase ended with the suspect driving down a dirt road near Barkley Drive on Goodes Creek Church Road and running on foot into the woods, deputies said. Authorities set up a perimeter. They found the suspect lying in a thicket and took him into custody.