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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of a Buxton man on several charges after he fled from a deputy.

According to a DCSO news release, on July 23, 2024 at around 7:13 a.m., a deputy working the C-District noticed a vehicle parked at the Frisco Bath House that belonged to a person that was wanted for two outstanding warrants.

“The Deputy made contact with the person, but they did not listen to commands and left in their vehicle headed northbound on NC Hwy 12.  It continued northbound, not stopping for blue lights and sirens,” stated the release. “A Lieutenant with the Sheriff’s Office was able to deploy stop sticks on the vehicle in the area of Spencer Lane, Frisco, NC, resulting in the deflation of all the vehicle tires. It continued northbound until it reached the parking lot of Phillip’s Boat Works in Buxton, NC, where it lost control and came to a stop. It was then blocked from leaving from pursuing units and the person was taken into custody after a brief struggle.”

George Thomas King, 60, of Buxton, was arrested and charged with the initial two warrants for misdemeanor larceny and then charged with felony flee/elude with motor vehicle, misdemeanor resist, delay and obstruct (RDO), misdemeanor reckless driving to endanger, misdemeanor carry concealed weapon and misdemeanor unsafe tires.

King was given a $20,000 secured bond.

NC State Highway Patrol and Dare County EMS assisted.

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