— A 54-year-old Eden man wanted on multiple charges, including two felony counts of fleeing and eluding...

— A 54-year-old Eden man wanted on multiple charges, including two felony counts of fleeing and eluding law enforcement, is behind bars after deputies tracked him down on October 25.

According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, Alton Ray Pyron was taken into custody by the agency’s Patrol Division C-Shift following an investigation and coordinated operation to apprehend him.

Authorities said Pyron had fled from law enforcement on two previous occasions and was also allegedly involved in other criminal activity.

Pyron faces the following charges:

Two counts of felony fleeing and eluding law enforcement

Felony probation violation

Crime of domestic violence

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

Following his arrest, Pyron appeared before a Rockingham County magistrate, who ordered that he be held without bond. He was then transported to the Rockingham County Detention Facility, where he will remain pending his scheduled court date on November 2, 2026.

Sheriff Sam Page praised the deputies involved in the operation, crediting their professionalism, vigilance and persistence for helping bring the wanted suspect into custody.

The sheriff’s office identified Deputies J. Pulliam, Au. Vaughn, A. Peters, D. Webb, M. Michaels and E. Alverez, along with Sgt. Paschal, for their work in the apprehension.

The agency said it remains committed to protecting Rockingham County residents and holding those accused of criminal offenses accountable.

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Source note: Star News TV · Oct 26, 2026 3:50 PM.