On Saturday, February 4, 2012, Officer A Evans of the Henderson Police Department was on patrol when he spotted a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. Evans was aware a vehicle fitting that description was stolen the night before. A records check verified that this was in fact the vehicle. Evans attempted to stop the vehicle at which time the operator of the vehicle accelerated and refused to stop. After a short pursuit, the driver pulled the vehicle over at the 205 mile marker on I-85.
Christian Marquez Lewis, 22, 5809 Park Chester Rd., Raleigh, N.C. was taken into custody. Lewis was charged with Felony Fleeing to Elude Arrest, Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, and No Operator’s License. He was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 20,000.00 secured bond. A hearing has been scheduled in Vance County District Court on February 27, 2012.
Members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Department assisted with the apprehension of Lewis.