JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A 19-year-old Wake County man is facing numerous criminal and traffic charges after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies say he led them on a late-night chase in an allegedly stolen vehicle.
The incident began around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, July 30, when a patrol deputy was traveling on Whitley Road near N.C. 222 West. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, an approaching 2010 Dodge crossed into the deputy’s lane, nearly causing a head-on collision.
The deputy turned around and caught up to the vehicle, activating his blue lights and siren. Authorities said the driver refused to stop, leading deputies on a brief pursuit…