In strange news from North Carolina, a man in a john deere tractor unleashed a police chase where they used spike strips, tire shots, and stun guns.
The incident was dubbed “Hicks Gone Wild” because the tractor driver’s name was Ronnie Hicks and it was reported stolen.
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According to a summary of the chase published by the Boone Police Department, it explains what happened. «So many of you have heard, or seen the videos, that we were chased with a tractor. The stolen tractor was being operated by a person with whom we are very familiar, Mr. Ronnie Hicks. .“, the Facebook post begins.
The crime begins with the Deere driver driving through town, swerving menacingly into pedestrians and crashing into things. The police chief Andy LeBeau maintains that Hicks «It hit several vehicles, a dumpster and a church,” and added that “we are still trying to figure it all out«.
‘What a day.’ 🚜 | Watch as police chase down a tractor wreaking havoc in Boone. The John Deere hit several vehicles, a dumpster, and a church, police said. More: https://t.co/Ne98GTq0Dq
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The low-speed chase continued until the police found out that these types of tractors are very resistant. When he reached 20 mph, officers threw spikes his way, but did not stop him. Tire shots followed, which did work. Although the wheels continued to turn and destroy the road.
The protagonist made a turn that led him to run out of path. At that moment, he jumped off the tractor holding a knife. Later, Mr. Hicks was arrested and charged with various charges. This is the second police chase in Boone this week.
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