Traffic stop leads to pursuit, drug arrest in Kenly

KENLY — A Fayetteville man was arrested Friday after a high-speed pursuit following a traffic stop on Interstate 95, resulting in the seizure of marijuana, authorities said.

Officer Reed of the Kenly Police Department was conducting a traffic stop along I-95 when a passing vehicle failed to move over as required by law. He then initiated a stop on the vehicle.

As Reed exited his patrol car and approached, the driver fled, prompting a pursuit. The vehicle traveled onto Bizzell U.S. Highway 301 with its lights off, ran multiple stop signs and reached high speeds…

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