60-year-old Roger Burgess was spotted with inoperable headlights on Highway B. A deputy began a pursuit to stop Burgess, but he continued on Highway B at a high rate of speed, at times in the middle of the road or completely in the left lane, creating a hazard for oncoming traffic. The chase reached speeds of up to 94 MPH. Burgess later failed to make a turn onto Ashley Creek Road and crashed. Burgess fled on foot before obeying the deputy’s commands to stop. Drugs were allegedly found within throwing distance of the vehicle. A search of the vehicle uncovered a bag containing a syringe and small empty bags. The drugs found field tested positive for methamphetamine. Burgess is charged with first-degree trafficking drugs, aggravated fleeing a stop of detention, driving while revoked/suspended, and resisting/interfering with a felony arrest. Bond is set at $7,500 cash only.
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