On July 13, 2023, at approximately 10:38 pm, a Dare County Sheriff’s Office Deputy working the A-District attempted to pull over a vehicle for speeding in the area of Billy’s Seafood on Colington Rd.
The vehicle did not stop and continued towards Colington Harbor where it wrecked at the Colington Methodist Church. The driver of the vehicle then fled on foot and after a short pursuit was taken into custody.
Johnathan Q. Acree, 19, of Goldsboro was arrested and charged with (F) Fleeing to Elude with a Motor Vehicle and cited for Reckless Driving. Acree was given a $5,000 secured bond.