Suspects Leads Deputies On High Speed Chase

On Monday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team were on patrol near the area of NC 111 South when they attempted to stop a vehicle for a safe movement violation.  The vehicle refused to stop and the deputies gave chase.  The pursuit lasted approximately eleven miles with speeds reportedly reaching 113 mph.  Stop sticks were eventually used to puncture the vehicle’s tires and bring the chase to an end.  During the investigation, deputies determined the vehicle had been stolen out of Durham.  The three suspects, 42-year-old Brandon C. Grady of Mount Olive, 43-year-old Richard M. Sanderson of Mount Olive, and 27-year-old Ashley N. Parks of Seven Springs, were arrested and charged with Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle.  Grady was also charged with Felony Flee to Elude Arrest and Felony Parole Violation.