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2 arrested after attempting to hit Walmart employees with car, leading to police chase, officials say

The chase happened on Friday afternoon.

BELMONT, N.C. — Two suspects have been arrested after a series of incidents sparked a police chase in Belmont on Friday afternoon.

Officers with the Belmont Police Department responded to a larceny call at a Belmont Walmart around noon on Friday. According to the larceny call, the suspects allegedly used pepper spray and tried to hit Walmart employees with a car.

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When the officers arrived and tried to stop the suspects, police say they refused to stop and almost hit a cruiser before speeding off, which sparked a police chase.

During the chase, the suspects' car hit a motorist on Wilkinson Boulevard near the Catawba River Bridge. The uninvolved driver was not hurt in the crash.

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Police were able to arrest both suspects after a short pursuit on foot.

The suspects, identified as Jaqualla Simmons and Dyshaune Boyd, are facing multiple charges.

   

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