ROWAN COUNTY, NC — A man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he led them on a multi-county vehicle chase late Thursday night.
Rowan County deputies attempted a traffic stop around 10pm on Wilkinson Road near Highway 152 after Tiko Adams was reportedly clocked going 70mph in a 55 zone. Adams sped off from pursing deputies, according to reports, and proceeded into Iredell County.
Deputies say Adams crashed into a ditch near the intersection of Linwood Road and Patterson Road, but regained control and re-entered Rowan County on Patterson Road.
Adams reportedly entered the parking lot at the Mooresville Dragstrip and attempted to flee on foot. Pursuing deputies were able to arrest Adams without further incident a short time later.
Deputies say Adams admitted to initially running because he had a marijuana blunt in his possession, but threw it out of the vehicle when he crashed into the ditch during the chase.
The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has charged Adams with Felony Flee to Elude Arrest, a NC Uniform Citation for Speeding, Driving While License Revoked, Running a Stop Sign, Careless & Reckless Driving, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
