A high-speed pursuit on US 220 in Rockingham County ended with a PIT maneuver, a drug trafficking arrest...

A high-speed pursuit on US 220 in Rockingham County ended with a PIT maneuver, a drug trafficking arrest and a disturbing discovery — a 19-month-old child was inside the fleeing vehicle.

According to the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, the incident happened November 7, 2026, when Deputy B. Rivera was assisting the North Carolina State Highway Patrol with a vehicle pursuit on US 220 North near the Refuel Truck Stop.

Authorities say speeds exceeded 90 mph before the pursuit ended on Briarfield Court after a PIT maneuver was performed.

The driver, identified as 44-year-old William Tyrone Moore, was taken into custody.

During the investigation, deputies discovered a 19-month-old child inside the vehicle. EMS responded and evaluated both Moore and the child. Fortunately, the child was not injured, and family members arrived to take custody.

But the traffic stop turned into something much bigger.

Further investigation by Deputy Rivera and Deputy J. McCollum reportedly resulted in the seizure of more than a trafficking amount of methamphetamine.

Moore faces the following charges:

Rockingham County Sheriff's Office charges:

Felony Trafficking Methamphetamine

Felony Possession of Methamphetamine

Felony Maintaining a Vehicle for Controlled Substances

North Carolina State Highway Patrol charges:

Felony Fleeing to Elude

Failure to Heed Lights and Siren

Child Abuse

Littering

Unlawfully Passing an Emergency/Public Service Vehicle

Failure to Wear Seatbelt

Moore was taken before a magistrate and issued a $90,000 secured bond. He is being held at the Rockingham County Detention Facility.

He is scheduled to appear in court November 16, 2026.

Sheriff Billy Parker credited Deputy Rivera and Deputy McCollum for their work, while also recognizing the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Rockingham County EMS and 911 dispatchers for their assistance.

Authorities say the investigation is continuing and additional charges are expected.

Over 90 mph, a PIT maneuver, methamphetamine trafficking charges and a toddler in the backseat. Thankfully, the 19-month-old child walked away without injuries.

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Source note: Star News TV · Nov 9, 2026 10:32 PM.