Deputy Struck By Fleeing Driver’s Vehicle Suspect Facing Multiple Felonies
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at approximately 4 p.m, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop near the intersection of Bland Blvd. and N. Church St., Burlington, N.C. The driver was identified as Fredrick Dontae Slade.
During the stop, Mr. Slade suddenly attempted to flee in his vehicle. A Deputy was struck by the open driver’s door of Mr. Slade’s vehicle and carried approximately 25 feet. The Deputy entered the moving vehicle and was involved in brief struggle with Mr. Slade. The Deputy was able to gain control of the vehicle, bringing it to a stop and took Mr. Slade into custody.
The Deputy sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene by EMS.
A search incident to arrest as well as a probable cause search resulted in Deputies locating approximately 11 grams of cocaine, a small amount of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and an automatic handgun. Mr. Slade was taken before a magistrate charged with the following offenses.
Name: Fredrick Dontae Slade B/M/47
Address: 702 Elizabeth St., Burlington, N.C.
Charges: 1ct: Felony Possession With Intent Sell Distribute Cocaine
1ct: Felony Deliver Cocaine
1ct: Felony Possession of Weapon of Mass Destruction
1ct: Felony Kidnapping
1ct: Felony Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer
1ct: Misdemeanor Resist, Delay and Obstruct Officer
1ct: Misdemeanor Possession Marijuana
2cts: Misdemeanor Possession Drug Paraphernalia
1ct: Citation Driving While License Revoked
Bond: None
If anyone has any information concerning the distribution of controlled substances within Alamance County, please contact the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office at 336-570-6300 and request to speak with a narcotics investigator.