Chadbourn man arrested after three deputies injured in car chase
CHADBOURN, NC (WWAY) — A man faces charges following a chase in Columbus County Monday night.
According to his arrest warrant, a deputy was trying to pull Deon Taplin, 29, over for running a stop sign. He allegedly hit the deputy’s truck, causing it to flip over. Three deputies in the truck had minor injuries. The chase continued into Chadbourn, where he crashed and was later arrested.
Taplin is charged with:
- Flee/elude arrest with motor vehicle
- Assault with a deadly weapon upon governmental officers or employees
- Fail to maintain lane control
- 3 counts of failing to stop at a sign/red light
- Driving with a revoked license
He is currently held without bond.
