Man wanted on numerous child sex charges caught after leading Wake County deputies on chase, crash

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
WENDELL, N.C. (WTVD) -- A suspect wanted on 28 counts of statutory sex offense with a child was taken into custody late Tuesday afternoon after a chase and crash.

A Wake County deputy sustained minor injuries and two deputy patrol vehicles were damaged after the pursuit ended.

It happened just after 5 p.m. near Wendell along Riley Hill Road and Winchester Drive.

Deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on Old Bunch Road but the driver took off and law officers gave chase.

Rayshon Nelson Treadwell

Wake County Detention Center



The driver eventually crashed the SUV into a ditch and tried to run from the scene but was taken into custody at 5:40 p.m. near Woodie Drive.

The suspect was identified as 41-year-old Rayshon Nelson Treadwell, of Henderson.

Deputies investigate at the scene of the crash


The sheriff's office said Treadwell's charges did not originate in Wake County but were from the Henderson Police Department.

the sheriff's office said Wednesday that Treadwell was charged with felony flee to elude arrest, resisting public officer, speeding, and reckless driving to endanger in connection with Tuesday's pursuit.

The incident remains under investigation.

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