911 Calls Released For Man Arrested Wearing Clown Make-Up, Carrying Hatchet In Union County

UPDATE: Police release the 911 calls for the Indian Trail man arrested in clown make-up and carrying a hatchet Sunday.


INDIAN TRIAL, N.C. — Officials say they arrested a man wearing clown make-up and carrying a hatchet in Union County.

Deputies were called to the Wilco convenience store on Chambers Drive Sunday evening just before 6pm in reference to a suspicious person wearing dark clothing, a toboggan and clown paint on his face.

Deputies say they found Travis Pressley, 20, of Indian Trial, a short distance away from the convenience store.

Travis Pressley

Pressley had clown paint on his face and was carrying a backpack which deputies say had marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a hatchet inside.

He was placed under arrest for 2nd degree trespassing, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.