GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A man was arrested in connection to a felony hit-and-run Wednesday, according to the Guilford County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office said a deputy attempted a traffic stop Tuesday on Pleasant Garden near Industrial Avenue, and a driver sped off, sparking a chase. The deputy followed the driver for a mile before the vehicle crashed in front of Vandalia Christian School. At the time the driver crashed the car, the deputy was still some distance behind him. There was never physical contact between the deputy and the driver's vehicles.
The driver, 28-year-old Alton Johnny Bright Jr., of Greensboro, ran from the scene while deputies provided aid to the people in the vehicle.
Warrants were obtained for Bright Jr. for the following charges:
- Felony Speed to Elude
- Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
- Possession of Stolen Firearm
- Possession of Marijuana
- Careless and Reckless Driving/Speeding
Bright Jr. was served all active warrants on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, and the following charges were added:
- Felony Hit and Run with Serious Injury
- Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver a Schedule III Controlled Substance
As a result of the charges, Bright Jr. received no bond and was remanded to the Greensboro Detention Center until his first appearance on Thursday, April 18, 2024. After his first appearance, Bright Jr. received a $100,000 secured bond. The investigation is ongoing, and there is no further information to share.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation should contact Detective S. Shanks at 336-641-5966 or Guilford County Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.
