Raleigh, North Carolina — A Wake County deputy was injured Friday afternoon after a suspect allegedly backed a vehicle into him during an arrest attempt on Jones Sausage Road.
According to the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. Friday, March 6, at a gas station near Jones Sausage Road and Integrity Drive in southeast Raleigh.
Officials said a deputy had stopped at the location and encountered a man allegedly trespassing on the property. When the deputy attempted to arrest the adult male, the suspect reportedly resisted and struggled with the deputy.
During the encounter, the deputy deployed pepper spray, authorities said.
Investigators say the suspect then entered a vehicle and backed it into the deputy, striking him before officers were able to take the individual into custody.
The injured deputy was transported to a hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening, according to the sheriff’s office.
The suspect was also taken to a hospital for evaluation of minor injuries before facing charges related to the incident.
Authorities said there was a large law enforcement presence on Jones Sausage Road following the crash, which may have caused temporary traffic disruptions in the area.
The Raleigh Police Department is investigating the vehicle crash portion of the incident, while the Wake County Sheriff’s Office continues handling the underlying arrest.
Officials said the case remains an active investigation, and additional information has not yet been released.
For many commuters and young workers traveling through southeast Raleigh, Jones Sausage Road is a common route connecting neighborhoods with nearby businesses and industrial areas.
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