Man faces 16 charges after chase; drugs and weapons found in car

Man faces 16 charges after chase; drugs and weapons found in car

Christopher Tyson, 35 faces 16 charges after police chase. Drugs and guns were found in his car. He is being held without bond.

Lee County man faces more charges after chase

SANFORD, N.C. (WPTF) — A Lee County man is now facing a litany of charges after leading police on a chase Friday (May 1) According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department facebook page, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on NC 87 for motor vehicle violations. The vehicle failed to stop and led deputies on a pursuit. The driver—later identified 35-year-old Christopher Sean Tyson—continued to flee, driving behind a gas station. While atte…