Teen charged after high-speed police chase in Raleigh

Teen charged after high-speed police chase in Raleigh

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Key Points:

  • A 16-year-old was apprehended following a high-speed police chase in Raleigh after being stopped for running a stop sign, which revealed the vehicle was stolen.
  • The chase involved multiple attempts to stop the vehicle using stop sticks by Franklin and Wake Forest police, with partial success but the pursuit continued.
  • The chase ended when the teen collided with another car near Thornton Road, after which he tried to flee on foot but was quickly captured by officers.
  • No injuries were reported during the incident.
  • The teen faces charges including possession of a stolen vehicle and assault on a government official, the latter due to an alleged attempt to hit a deputy with the car.