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A man is facing multiple charges following a dramatic high-speed chase that culminated in a vehicle rollover, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. The incident unfolded when deputies initiated a traffic stop on a white SUV in Axton, Virginia, due to traffic and equipment violations.
Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the driver of the SUV, identified as Gary Wayne Tilley Jr., 41, had outstanding warrants for larceny in Rockingham County, North Carolina. When deputies attempted to pull him over, Tilley refused to comply, prompting a pursuit that reached high speeds.
The chase ended at the intersection of Garrett Road and Morehead Avenue in Rockingham County, North Carolina. In a decisive move to apprehend the suspect, deputies executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, which caused Tilley's vehicle to overturn. Fortunately, Tilley was not injured in the rollover but was transported to a local hospital for evaluation as a precautionary measure.
As a result of the incident, Tilley has been charged with felony eluding in Henry County and misdemeanor larceny in Rockingham County. The authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the chase and any additional charges that may arise.
This incident highlights ongoing issues related to traffic violations and the dangers of high-speed chases, emphasizing the importance of compliance with law enforcement directives.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the driver of the SUV, identified as Gary Wayne Tilley Jr., 41, had outstanding warrants for larceny in Rockingham County, North Carolina. When deputies attempted to pull him over, Tilley refused to comply, prompting a pursuit that reached high speeds.
The chase ended at the intersection of Garrett Road and Morehead Avenue in Rockingham County, North Carolina. In a decisive move to apprehend the suspect, deputies executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, which caused Tilley's vehicle to overturn. Fortunately, Tilley was not injured in the rollover but was transported to a local hospital for evaluation as a precautionary measure.
As a result of the incident, Tilley has been charged with felony eluding in Henry County and misdemeanor larceny in Rockingham County. The authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the chase and any additional charges that may arise.
This incident highlights ongoing issues related to traffic violations and the dangers of high-speed chases, emphasizing the importance of compliance with law enforcement directives.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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