Teen accused in WinstonSalem police chase; backed car into police cars
Mar 28, 2025
WINTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating after an 18-year-old suspect was accused of leading them on a chase and evading custody.
At around 4:02 a.m. on Friday, officers say that they attempted to pull a car over that was being driven by 18-year-old Josep
h Michael Gray.
Investigators say that Gray reversed into the officers' patrol cars and a chase began at the intersection of University Parkway and Shattalon Drive. The chase came to an end when Gray jumped out of the car and ran near the intersection of Appomattox Drive and Harpers Ferry Road
Despite the use of a K-9 officer and a drone, police were not able to locate Gray.
No officers were injured as a result of the chase. However, the police vehicles suffered minor damage.
The investigation is ongoing, and police say that charges are pending. ...read more read less