CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department says a suspect led them on a chase through North and South Carolina after hitting an officer with their car.
On July 8th around 2:30 p.m., officers responded to 100 Red Roof Drive for a stolen vehicle call for service from an auto business.
Police say the business was tracking a car taken from their lot, when officers located the stolen vehicle on Sharonbrook Drive.
As they approached the car, detectives say the suspect, 22-year-old Bryan Calderon, drove off striking one officer, knocking him to the ground and running over his legs.
A pursuit ensued and ended in York County nearly 30 minutes later, according to a news release.
Troopers took Calderon into custody and charged him for a hit-and-run and DWI.
Police say Calderon is facing additional charges for possession of a stolen vehicle, assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer, hit-and-un, fleeing to elude arrest and no operator’s license.
The officer struck had some minor scrapes and bruises but was okay following the collision, according to a news release.
