2 men arrested after leading Durham deputies on chase in stolen car

Sunday, August 25, 2019
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Durham Sheriff's Office said two men were arrested following an early morning chase involving a stolen car.

Deputies said it happened shortly before 3 a.m. when there was an attempt to stop a suspected stolen car at Highway 55 and Meridian Parkway.
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A chase ensued and went on for five miles until the car crashed into a street pole at East Pettigrew and Grant.

Deputies said the driver and passenger attempted to flee but were apprehended after a brief foot chase.

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The Durham County Sheriff's Office determined the car was stolen.



No one was hurt.
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The driver, James D'shawn Bass, 26, was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and felony flee to elude arrest. Bass had multiple outstanding warrants.

Joshua Shepard, 24, is facing two charges and had a previous outstanding warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle.

James Bass and Joshua Shepard

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