On Sunday October 30, 2022 at 6:55 p.m., Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of N. N.C. Highway 49 and Anderson Road near Green Level. The vehicle displayed a fictitious registration plate and had an equipment violation.
The driver initially pulled over but then fled as Deputies were walking to the vehicle. Deputies then engaged in a vehicle pursuit which lasted approximately six (6) miles.
At the intersection of Beaumont Ave. and N. Church St. in Burlington, the violator struck another vehicle and wrecked in the parking lot of a convenience store located at 1382 N Church St., Burlington.
The driver fled on foot, the passenger was detained at the scene. With the help of a K-9, the driver was located after a brief search.
The driver was identified as Paris Lamonte Gant and the passenger was identified as Trevonte Jaquan McGhee.
During a search of the vehicle, Deputies located marijuana and three firearms.
Name: Paris Lamonte Gant B/M/24 501 Cherry Grove Rd. Yanceyville, N.C.
Charges: 1ct: Felony Flee to Elude Arrest
1ct: Misdemeanor Possess Marijuana up to ½ oz
1ct: Misdemeanor Resisting Public Officer
1ct: Citation Fictitious Tag.
Bond: $50,000 Secured
Name: Trevonte Jaquan McGhee B/M/20 828 Kenwood Dr., Burlington, N.C.
Charges: 1ct: Felony Possession Of Firearm By Felon
1ct: Misdemeanor Possess Marijuana up to ½ oz
1ct: Misdemeanor Resisting Public Officer.
Bond: $50,000 Secured
