Apex police said a man with multiple felony charges was arrested after attempting to run away.
Police said officers attempted to make contact with the man during a traffic stop around noon on Friday, but he refused to pull over.
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While working to bring the situation to a safe solution. Officers said a passenger got out of the car near East Williams Street at U.S. Highway 1. Police have not identified the passenger, but said they were not involved in the incident and did not post a threat to the community.
Just a short distance later, police said the car the man was driving became disabled. The driver then got out of the car before running away on foot.
Police said the man ran through the property of Lufkin Middle School. Officers said the School Resource Officer was at the school and placed the campus into safety protocols out of caution.
The man did not directly confront students or staff at the school, officers said.
After establishing a perimeter and deploying K-9 units and drones, officers arrested the man near Ten Ten Road.
“Today’s incident highlights the outstanding work of Apex Police officers and the value of specialized resources that enhance public safety. Tools like our K9 units and drone technology allow us to locate suspects more quickly, establish containment safely, and reduce risk to the community,” police said in a news release on Friday.
Police have not released the name of the person who was arrested nor the charges that they face.