Man Arrested for DWI and Flee to Elude after Failing to Stop at Checking Station

Witherspoon

On Saturday April 15, 2023, Officers with the Morganton Department of Public Safety were conducting a motor vehicle checking station on Lenoir Road near Walter Johnson Middle School. At approximately 10:45pm, Dezmon Ke-von Witherspoon, 35, of Lincolnton came through the checking station and failed to stop for Public Safety Officers. Witherspoon then attempted to flee from officers at a high rate of speed. Officers proceeded to pursue Witherspoon for a short distance resulting in a vehicle chase. Witherspoon surrendered near Sanford Drive and was taken into custody. Witherspoon was charged with the following offenses:

  • Felony Flee to Elude in a Motor Vehicle
  • Driving While Impaired
  • Reckless Driving to Endanger
  • Speeding
  • Possess Open Container in Passenger Area

Witherspoon received a $5,000 secured bond with a first appearance scheduled for April 17, 2023 at 09:00am. Witherspoon’s vehicle was seized as a result of the “Run and You’re Done” Law.

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