NORTH CAROLINA — A Charlotte man was arrested following a joint law enforcement operation that resulted in the seizure of more than two kilograms of fentanyl, according to authorities.
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office C.I.T. Team conducted the operation after a traffic stop on Highway 74 led to a vehicle pursuit on May 27.
Authorities said Brandon Thompson fled after deputies initiated the traffic stop. The pursuit ended when Thompson attempted to exit onto Old Caroleen Road, lost control of his vehicle and crashed…