Fugitive caught in Columbus County after chase, dog attack

BOLTON, NC (WWAY) — A man wanted on multiple felony charges across several jurisdictions is now behind bars in Columbus County.

According to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, members of the Criminal Investigative Division were conducting surveillance in the area on Wednesday when they spotted a vehicle tied to Logan Fowler, a fugitive with outstanding warrants from multiple law enforcement agencies.

As detectives approached the vehicle, they were aggressively confronted by several dogs, and one detective was bitten. The detective’s injuries were not serious, and they are recovering, the sheriff’s office said.

Fowler allegedly ran from the vehicle after the dog attack. During the chase, detectives say they saw a firearm fall from his possession, which was later recovered. He was caught moments later after a brief struggle and taken into custody.

Fowler is currently being held without bond at the Columbus County Detention Center.

Authorities say he has been actively wanted by the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina State Highway Patrol Troop B District 5, and North Carolina Probation and Parole for a range of felony and misdemeanor offenses, some dating back to 2023.

Columbus County Sheriff’s Charges:

Felony possession of firearm by felon
Misdemeanor resisting a public officer

Bladen County Sheriff’s Office:

Felony possession of firearm by felon
Felony possession of Schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine)
Misdemeanor possession of Schedule III controlled substance (buprenorphine)
Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
Misdemeanor flee/elude arrest with a motor vehicle
Felony possession of firearm by felon

N.C. State Highway Patrol, Troop B District 5:

Felony flee/elude arrest with a motor vehicle
Misdemeanor fail to heed light or siren
Misdemeanor resisting a public officer
Misdemeanor reckless driving to endanger
Misdemeanor speeding (97 mph in a 55 mph zone)
Misdemeanor child abuse
Misdemeanor driving while license revoked (not impaired revocation)
Infraction: fail to maintain lane control
Infraction: drive left of center
Infraction: fail to wear seat belt (driver)

N.C. Probation and Parole:

Probation violation warrant