Wake County, NC – Three people were taken into custody Friday morning after a high-speed vehicle pursuit that spanned several major highways across Wake County, according to the Wake County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies say the chase began just before 11 a.m. on January 16, 2026, when a deputy attempted a traffic stop on I-40 East near I-87. The vehicle, traveling at a high rate of speed, refused to pull over.
According to the sheriff’s office, the pursuit continued along Poole Road, New Bern Avenue, I-440, I-87, and U.S. 64, ending at U.S. 64 and Shepard School Road, where the suspects were taken into custody. At one point, investigators say the driver and a passenger switched seats mid-pursuit in an attempt to evade capture.
Deputies arrested Deziyah Santiago, 20, Laqueisha Everett, 34, and Tiffany Barrett, 31.
- Santiago faces charges including felony flee to elude arrest, felony conspiracy, and reckless driving to endanger.
- Everett is charged with felony conspiracy and resisting a public officer.
- Barrett faces similar charges, along with outstanding warrants unrelated to the pursuit.
No injuries were reported during the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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