Monroe police arrested Willie Williams after a vehicle pursuit on Saturday evening, January 17, 2026. He faces multiple charges stemming from the incident in Monroe, North Carolina.​
Incident Details
The chase started when deputies spotted a vehicle with a stolen license plate. Williams fled on foot into a wooded area after his vehicle disabled on Franklin Street with front-end damage and smoke; deputies apprehended him on McLarty Street.​
Charges and Discoveries
Williams faces charges including Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Speeding to Elude Arrest, and Hit and Run. A K-9 search found a baggie with presumed cocaine and marijuana nearby.​
Prior Warrants
Further checks revealed Williams was wanted by Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina for removing an electronic monitoring device tied to an attempted murder charge, while under pretrial supervision.​
Outcomes
No injuries occurred to officers or civilians; the other vehicle involved had its driver treated on scene.​
