Man arrested in Chesapeake after chase on US 168

CURRITUCK COUNTY, NC (WAVY) – A man accused of stealing a Jeep out of Currituck County was arrested Sunday night in Chesapeake, police said.

According to authorities, there were reports of a vehicle theft in the Laurel Woods neighborhood of Currituck around 11 p.m. Officials said a Jeep was stolen in the area.

A deputy with the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate the stolen vehicle on US 168 in Moyock heading toward Chesapeake.

The deputy initiated a pursuit into Chesapeake when the driver of the vehicle, later identified as Elijah Drew, lost control of the Jeep and sped past the toll booth. Drew then attempted to flee on foot.

Shortly thereafter, Drew was found in a field and arrested with the assistance of the Chesapeake Police Department.

According to the sheriff’s office, Drew is currently being held in the Chesapeake City Jail awaiting extradition.