Police ID Suspect Who Hit An Officer With A Vehicle Thursday Afternoon

CHARLOTTE, NC — Police have identified the suspect who hit a CMPD officer with a vehicle while trying to escape Thursday.

According to CMPD, officers tried to arrest a Warren Hall, 33, on S. Linwood Avenue around 2:30pm who was wanted on outstanding warrants. Police say Hall got in a vehicle and took off, hitting an officer in the process.

Officials say the officer received minor injuries.

Police chased Hall until he crashed near Exchange Street and tried to flee on foot. Both Hall and a passenger were taken into custody.

Hall is charged with Assault on a Government Official/Employee, Resisting Public Officer, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Flee/Elude Arrest with a Motor Vehicle, Common Law Robbery, Breaking and/or Entering, Larceny After Breaking and/or Entering, and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle.

Information on the passenger has not been released. Check back for updates.