MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – Two men were arrested Monday night after leading law enforcement on a short car chase in Martin County.
Traffic Stop Leads to Pursuit
At around 9:15 p.m., Martin County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on US 64 near Bell Town Road. Instead of pulling over, the driver fled, prompting a brief police chase before stopping.
Deputies, along with Williamston police officers, arrested the vehicle’s occupants:
Darantaye Whitfield, 20
Jefton Bynum, 24
Drugs, Firearm Discovered
A search of the vehicle uncovered:
Crack cocaine
Marijuana
A Glock 9mm handgun
Charges and Court Appearance
Darantaye Whitfield’s Charges:
Felony PWIMSD Cocaine
Felony PWIMSD Marijuana
Felony Possession of Marijuana
Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Misdemeanor Flee to Elude
Misdemeanor Failure to Stop for Blue Lights/Siren
Bond: $100,000
Jefton Bynum’s Charges:
Felony PWIMSD Cocaine
Felony PWIMSD Marijuana
Felony Possession of Marijuana
Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Held on a 48-hour hold
Both suspects are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.
