GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Police are searching for a man they say drove off from officers before crashing his car at a dealership.
Officers attempted to serve a search warrant for Jaiquvous Williams on Sunday around 1:23 a.m. in Gastonia, according to the Gaston County Police Department. Williams was found sitting in a car at the home armed with a firearm, according to police.
Williams then drove away from the house, initiating a pursuit by police.
Tire spikes were used to stop Williams' car but he continued to drive away into Mecklenburg County, according to police. Gaston County police stopped their pursuit once Williams was seen crossing across the county and requested assistance from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in the chase.
CMPD officers found Williams' car wrecked at a car dealership on Wilkinson Boulevard near Rosemont Street. Williams ran away from the area and was not found, according to police.
Williams is wanted for possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a controlled substance. He previously had warrants for assault by pointing a gun and injury to real property.
Anyone with information on Williams' whereabouts is asked to contact the Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320.
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