Last Updated on October 31, 2024 11:00 am
Caldwell Sheriff Kevin Bean announces that on October 29th, a Caldwell County deputy attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Cobalt in the Valmead Community after the driver ran a red light at Hwy 321/North Main St.
The driver fled northbound on Hwy 321, leading deputies on a pursuit into Blowing Rock, where the driver lost control of the vehicle. David Mark Joyce, age 41, of Great Falls, SC, was taken into custody after exiting the vehicle.
A bag in his possession contained 175 grams of methamphetamine. Joyce was charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Vehicle for Controlled Substance, and Felony Fleeing to Elude Arrest, with a $100,000 secured bond and placed in the Caldwell County Detention Center.
An outstanding Polk Co, NC warrant for Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle added an additional $5,000 secured bond.
Photos: Caldwell County Sheriff's Office
