PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Three people have been charged and three vehicles seized following reports of illegal street racing in Pitt County.

The sheriff’s office says on August 29th, they went to Saintsville Road near Briley Road and Alpine Taylor Road following the complaints.

They say individuals attempted to flee on foot and in vehicles but realized the roadway was secured in both directions. That’s when spectators and participants complied with the authorities.

Timothy Atkinson of Pinetops, Terry Cox of Washington, and Wren Wilkins of Farmville were all charged with misdemeanor street takeover. Atkinson, who authorities say is a concealed carry permit holder, was cited for failing to notify deputies of a concealed firearm as required by law.

All three were given a $1,000 bond and

See Full Page