MONROE, N.C. — A Monroe man is in custody after a police chase and confrontation Wednesday afternoon.
Around 3 p.m., Monroe police said they spotted David Brooks, who has outstanding warrants for violating a domestic protection order. When officers tried to pull Brooks over for a traffic stop, Brooks kept going, leading to a police chase.
During that time, a detective with the Monroe Police Department began negotiations with Brooks. Brooks eventually pulled his car over, but locked his doors, refusing to exit. He told police that he had a gun in his car but didn't want to hurt anyone.
After more negotiations, officers took Brooks into custody without incident shortly before 5:30 p.m.
Brook has been charged with the following crimes:
- Carrying a concealed weapon.
- Possession of a stolen firearm.
- Obtaining property by false pretenses.
- Misdemeanor fleeing to elude
- Two felony possession of a gun on educational property
- Possession of a firearm in violation of a domestic violence order.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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