Kevin Antonio Smith Jr. was wanted for several serious charges, including first-degree kidnapping, robbery and child abuse.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A convicted felon was arrested in Charlotte Wednesday following a police chase that crossed multiple counties, Salisbury Police said.Â
Officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant for 25-year-old Kevin Antonio Smith Jr. when he allegedly sped away in a car. Smith was wanted on several serious charges, including first-degree kidnapping, robbery with a dangerous weapon and child abuse.Â
Smith then led officers in a pursuit from Rowan County through Cabarrus County and into Charlotte, detectives said. The pursuit ended in Charlotte, where Smith was arrested. No one was hurt during the pursuit. Multiple agencies were involved in the pursuit, according to Salisbury police.Â
Salisbury detectives say Smith’s charges stem from incidents in Forsyth, Iredell and Rowan counties. He remains in custody facing charges related to Wednesday’s pursuit., including possession of a stolen vehicle.Â
Anyone with information about this case or any other incident is asked to call Salisbury Police at 704-216-2710.Â
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