On June 2, around 12:24 a.m., authorities in Henry County were notified that Eden (North Carolina) Police Department were on Highway 87 heading toward Henry County in pursuit of a wanted individual,
Upon reaching the Virginia state line, Eden Police Department officers discontinued their pursuit.
The Eden Police Department had informed county deputies that Devron Jacqua Dillard, 30, of Ruffin, N.C. was wanted and allegedly had illegal narcotics in the vehicle.
Henry County Sheriff’s deputies observed the suspect vehicle, a 2005 Ford Explorer, traveling north on Morehead Ave. in Ridgeway at speeds allegedly exceeding 100 mph. Deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle allegedly fled, accelerating to speeds over 100 mph on Morehead Avenue. When the vehicle reached the intersection of Morehead Avenue and Greensboro Road, it attempted to turn and travel South on Greensboro Road. Due to the alleged reckless driving and the potential threat to public safety, a Henry County Sheriff’s deputy executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, which came to a stop against the guardrail. The driver allegedly then broke the window of the vehicle and climbed out, leading deputies on a short foot chase.
Dillard was taken into custody without further incident. During his arrest, deputies allege they found illegal narcotics, including cocaine and crack cocaine, in his possession.
Dillard was charged with felony eluding; manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance, and fleeing law enforcement officer. He was held without bond in Henry County.
Dillard also had eight outstanding warrants from the Danville Police Department, which were served, and he was held without bond on those charges as well. The Eden Police Department is also expected to issue charges.
Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis said his office remains committed to ensuring the safety of the community and will continue to work diligently with neighboring jurisdictions to apprehend individuals who pose a threat to public safety.
Anyone having information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or the Crimestoppers Program at 63-CRIME (632-7463). The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards up to $2500.00 for information related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid.
