North Carolina
Slow ride: Stolen tractor leads Boone police on a chase after hitting several vehicles
BOONE, N.C. (WTVD) — An uncommon police chase befell Tuesday within the North Carolina mountains.
Police in Boone had been in scorching pursuit of a stolen tractor.
Police Chief Andy Le Beau stated they obtained a name about somebody driving the tractor erratically in a car parking zone and attempting to hit pedestrians.
The tractor did hit a number of automobiles, together with a police automobile. It additionally hit a dumpster and a church.
Officers shot out the entrance tire and used spike strips however that did not work.
After a couple of miles of driving with out a entrance tire, the driving force turned onto a personal drive, jumped off the tractor and commenced wielding a knife.
The chief stated the suspect, recognized as Ronnie Hicks was “very aware of” his division.
Police used a Taser on him and took him into custody.
No accidents had been reported.
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