On Tuesday February 1, 2022 at approximately 1:10pm, an Alamance County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a vehicle driving in an erratic manor on Bellemont-Mount Hermon Rd. The Deputy attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped up in an attempt to flee. The vehicle drove through a field on Spring Lane, later turning onto Southern High School Road. The chase was called off due to a nearby school zone
Minutes later, the suspect vehicle was located behind a residence on Southern High School Rd. As Deputies approached, the suspect once again drove off attempting to flee. The suspect vehicle came to a stop in a field in the 4100 block of Mt Hermon-Rock Creek Rd.
The driver was apprehended and identified as Rickie Alan Cook Jr.
During a search of the vehicle, marijuana and drug paraphernalia was located. Mr. Cook was arrested and taken to the Alamance County Detention Center.
Name: Rickie Alan Cook Jr W / M / 36
Address: 171 Pottery Trail., Mount Airy, N.C.
Charges: 3cts Felony Flee to Elude Arrest
1ct Parole Violation
2cts Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana
Bond: $15,000 Secured for Alamance County Charges, No Bond for Parole Violation
