BCSO: Wanted Shallotte man ‘armed and dangerous’

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man they say is armed and dangerous.

James Ali Pugh, 38, is wanted for two counts each of 1st degree burglary, 2nd degree kidnapping, and assault on a female. He’s also charged with violation of a domestic violence order.

According to warrants, the victim received a domestic violence protective order against Pugh on November 15. Over the weekend, Pugh allegedly went to the victim’s home in Shallotte and assaulted the victim.

Warrants also allege Pugh broke into a home around 9 p.m. on Sunday and again at around 3:00 a.m. Monday morning, with the intent to kidnap a woman inside.

During the first break in, Pugh allegedly swung at a woman, grabbed her by the shirt and pulled her down.

Warrants claim when Pugh returned a few hours later, he charged at the woman with clenched fists, grabbed her and tried to pull her from the home.

Several people were at the home during each break-in.

Pugh was last seen in a red car, which is believed to be a Chevrolet Cobalt. He’s also believed to be armed with a gun. If you see him, do not approach him.

Pugh is 5’8″, about 160 pounds, black hair, brown eyes and a has a pierced nose.

If you know where Pugh is, contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 253-2777.