Erratic Driving Leads To Felony Arrests

On Tuesday February 1, 2022 at approximately 1:10pm, an Alamance County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a vehicle driving in an erratic manor on Bellemont-Mount Hermon Rd. The Deputy attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped up in an attempt to flee. The vehicle drove through a field on Spring Lane, later turning onto Southern High School Road. The chase was called off due to a nearby school zone

Minutes later, the suspect vehicle was located behind a residence on Southern High School Rd. As Deputies approached, the suspect once again drove off attempting to flee. The suspect vehicle came to a stop in a field in the 4100 block of Mt Hermon-Rock Creek Rd.

The driver was apprehended and identified as Rickie Alan Cook Jr. 

During a search of the vehicle, marijuana and drug paraphernalia was located. Mr. Cook was arrested and taken to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:     Rickie Alan Cook Jr W / M / 36

Address: 171 Pottery Trail., Mount Airy, N.C.

Charges:  3cts Felony Flee to Elude Arrest

                1ct   Parole Violation

                2cts Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana

Bond: $15,000 Secured for Alamance County Charges, No Bond for Parole Violation