A Littleton man was arrested Saturday on impaired driving and fleeing counts.
The charges against Mitchell Anthony Morgan, 19, stem from events which occurred after what was originally dispatched as a shooting call were reported in the 1700 block of Gordon Drive around 9:45 p.m., Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty said in a statement.
Investigation revealed there was no shooting but a physical assault occurred. While Morgan had been identified as the person involved, Hasty said this morning he wasn’t involved in the physical assault.
Officer D. Hundley responded and saw a vehicle leaving the area. Hundley attempted to stop the vehicle but Morgan reportedly failed to heed the officer.
Officers pursued the vehicle to the 500 block of Highway 158.
He was detained as officers investigated the original call and determined there was a disturbance involving simple assault and Morgan was not involved.
Hundley charged Morgan with flee to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, fail to heed to blue lights and siren, speeding, and failing to stop for stop sign.
Trooper D.P. Efird of the state Highway Patrol charged Morgan with driving after consuming and driving while impaired.
He received a $1,500 bond and July 26 court date.
Lieutenant C. Burnette, Sergeant M. Peck, Investigator J. Benthall and Officer C. Batchelor assisted.