CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tyler Christopher Harding, the man facing multiple charges in connection with a high-speed chase across Charlotte earlier this month, faced a judge Thursday, though no action was taken on his charges.
Harding is facing numerous felony charges in connection with the incident, including four counts of vehicle theft, three felony counts of larceny of a motor vehicle and two counts of felony hit-and-run. The incident started as a reported break-in, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
During the chase, Harding allegedly stole multiple vehicles and crashed head-on into an innocent bystander in Ballantyne. The chase came to an end in Charlotte's South End area when he crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of East Boulevard and South Boulevard.
Harding's bond was increased to $800,000 by a judge at a previous hearing. Mecklenburg County officials said Harding could face extradition to his home state of Texas, where he's facing felony charges. He's scheduled to have a probable cause hearing for extradition to Texas in August.
The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office confirmed that since he was indicted by a grand jury on July 18, the charges were transferred to Superior Court, negating the need for further District Court hearings for the charges.
His next court dates are Sept. 12 and Sept. 30 in Superior Court.
Harding's sister, Christa Harding, was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle for her alleged role in the chase. Her bond was unsecured during a hearing on July 19 and the judge chose to remove her ankle monitor.
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