Suspect Attempts To Flee While Driving Vehicle Stolen From Alamance County Resident

On Wednesday May 18, 2022, Deputies responded to the 3400-Block of S 119 NC Hwy, Haw River, North Carolina in reference to a stolen 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. The victim reported that he had at least $4,000 worth of tools in the Jetta at the time the car was stolen.  During the investigation, Alamance County Deputies entered the stolen vehicle in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and sent a B.O.L.O. (be on the lookout). 

On Thursday May 19, 2022, Deputies with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver, later identified as William Cooper, failed to stop and attempted to flee. Chatham County Deputies brought the chase to an end and arrested Mr. Cooper. Mr. Cooper was transported to the Chatham County Detention Center.

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office charged Mr. Cooper with Larceny of a Motor Vehicle and Felony Larceny. Mr. Cooper received a $10,000 secured bond.

Mr. Cooper was charged by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, reckless driving to endanger, fleeing to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, failure to stop at stop sign/flashing red light, failure to maintain lane control, speeding, resisting a public officer, and driving while license revoked – impaired revocation. He was issued a $25,000.00 secured bond.

Mr. Cooper was also arrested on an Orange County warrant for injury to personal property and assault on a female. He was placed on a 48-hour Domestic Violence hold.

Name:             William Calice Cooper III   W/M/35

Address:         2903 NC 54, Haw River, N.C.