Aberdeen man arrested following police pursuit, crash

A man was arrested Wednesday night after reportedly leading Moore County deputies on a chase that ended in a crash.

Records from the Moore County Detention Center show Lo-ren Ellis, 46, of Aberdeen, is facing a total of twelve charges following the pursuit.

The chase began around 7:30 p.m. on N.C. Highway 73 near U.S. Highway 15-501 in the Eastwood community when a deputy attempted a traffic stop. Instead of stopping, Ellis allegedly sped away, resulting in a pursuit.

The chase continued until the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Ellis then fled on foot, crossed a creek, and ran into a wooded area before being taken into custody within minutes.

Ellis is facing the following charges: 

Possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine

Possession of Schedule II controlled substance

Possession of firearm by felon

Flee to elude arrest with a motor vehicle

Speeding

Fictitious or altered title, registration card or tag

Reckless driving, wanton disregard

Resisting a public officer

Communicating threats

Failure to stop at stop sign/flashing red light

Failure to stop at steady red light

Assault by pointing a gun

Photo: Lo-ren Ellis is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law—photo via Moore County Detention Center. 

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