Two people arrested on drug charges after police chase
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has two people in custody on drug charges following a chase.
The sheriff’s office says it tried to pull over a wanted man in Chadbourn on Monday, but he sped off.
The pursuit continued through Columbus, Robeson, and Bladen counties, with the jeep reportedly getting to speeds north of 120 miles per hour.
The driver allegedly attempted to strike patrol vehicles before a rolling roadblock brought the pursuit to an end.
Christopher Deaver is charged with reckless driving, speeding, fleeing to elude, driving with a revoked license, and possession of cocaine.
he received no bond.
his passenger, Haley Pittman, faces similar charges and received a $50,000 secured bond.
She was also served with out-of-county warrants.
