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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Sergeant Shoots at Fleeing Suspect, No One Injured

Posted: 07 May 2012 01:46 PM PDT

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office News Release

May 7, 2012

Lincolnton, NC – A Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Patrol Sergeant fired shots Sunday night at a fleeing suspect after officers responded to a disturbance at a residence on Frontier Lane.

Pearson

Sgt. Steve Grinnell and Baker District deputies were dispatched to 3919 Frontier Lane, Unit 7 around 11:45 p.m. after the Communications Center received a 911 call hang-up call where they heard screaming in the background.  A white male, later identified as Jonathan Robert Pearson, 32, of Frontier Lane, came to the front door as deputies arrived on the scene.

Sgt. Grinnell went to the back door and Pearson came running out and refused to stop by ignoring the officer's commands to do so.  Grinnell gave chase and the suspect was holding his hand in his waistband and had something concealed in his hands.  Sgt. Grinnell saw a shiny object protruding from the suspect's waist band.  He commanded the man to show his hands but he pulled his left hand holding the shiny object out of the waist band and pointed it back toward the officer.  Sgt. Grinnell removed his service weapon and fired two shots at the suspect but neither bullet struck the man.  The officers stated because of the low light conditions, he thought the object was a weapon.  The object turned out to be keys and a key fod.

The suspect fell to the ground and was placed into custody. Officers discovered a self inflicted laceration on the man's arm and called for EMS to respond to the scene.  The deputies stated the man was highly intoxicated and admitted he had been taking Xanax.  The female victim told officers Pearson pushed her to the ground and pulled her hair while refusing to allow her to call 911.

Mr. Pearson was transported to CMC-Lincoln were he received stitches for the laceration.

He was then taken to the magistrate's office where he was charged with one count of Assault on a Female by a Male over 18 Years of Age, two counts of Resist, Delay, and Obstruct a Public Officer and one count of Interfering with Emergency Communication.  All the charges are misdemeanors.  Pearson was placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $3,000 secured bond.

 

Taliban on Their Heels, Pentagon Spokesman Says

Posted: 06 May 2012 10:00 PM PDT

U.S. officials believe the Taliban are on their heels. "It is much more difficult for them to move around, to resource, to plan and execute," Navy Capt. John Kirby, Pentagon spokesman, told reporters, though he added it's too early to count them out.


Face of Defense: Marine Recalls Decision to Enlist

Posted: 06 May 2012 10:00 PM PDT

One of the reasons why Cpl. Erica Adams decided to join the Marine Corps, other than to be a mechanic, was to see the world. Two years after enlisting, she's now been around the globe.


Afghan-led Security Force Detains Taliban Leader

Posted: 06 May 2012 10:00 PM PDT

An Afghan-led security force supported by coalition troops detained a Taliban leader in Kandahar province's Arghistan district. The leader conducted roadside bombings against Afghan and coalition troops and was responsible for moving explosive devices.


Force Changes in Europe to Preserve Strategic Edge

Posted: 06 May 2012 10:00 PM PDT

With major force changes set to unfold across Europe, U.S. European Command remains committed to its mission of ensuring a ready force prepared to respond if called upon, officials said.


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