On Tuesday evening October 18, 2022 at 8:48 p.m., Alamance County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a white mini-van traveling at a high rate of speed on U.S. 70 eastbound (Haw River By-pass) near Haw River, N.C. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the van sped up whereby a pursuit ensued.
During the pursuit, the vehicle made a right turn onto Trollingwood Rd. then a left onto Haywood St. While driving on Haywood St., the van ran off the road into a field slowing to a speed of approximately 15 miles. Two occupants riding with the driver, a male and female, jumped out into the field. The female sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The van made its way back onto Trollingwood road, later turning on to Truby Dr. near the Flying J truck stop, and crashed. The driver jumped out of the vehicle where a foot pursuit ensued. After a short distance, the driver, identified as Jerry Eugene Turner, was taken into custody and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.
An Alamance County Deputy was assaulted by Mr. Turner and received non-life-threatening injuries.
The Haw River Police Department and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol assisted.
Name: Jerry Eugene Turner B/ M/51
Address: 2609 Mason Hollar Road, Mebane, NC 27302
Charges: 2cts: Felony Felonious Restraint
1ct: Felony Flee/Elude Arrest
1ct: Felony Assault Inflicting Physical Injury on Law Enforcement Officer
1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Bond: $103,500.00 Secured Bond
