Aberdeen Police Apprehend S.P. Man After Car Pursuit

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

A Southern Pines man is facing multiple charges after he failed to stop for an Aberdeen police officer Saturday.

Justin Ray Klingenschmidt, 25, was arrested and charged with felony fleeing to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, drug possession, driving while license revoked, careless and reckless driving, expired registration, stop sign violation, unsafe tires and inspection violation after he sped away from a police officer on U.S. 1, according to police.

The officer apprehended the suspect on Maple Lane after a short pursuit.

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babiehop 2 years, 11 months ago

I hope they were using all safety precautions in the pursuit. Recently, a high speed chase ensued by a Highway Patrolman resulted in the death of two innocent people. The TV news sort of dropped this story after it was initially reported. No word on whether or not he was using his siren, only that he had his blue lights on or on whether or not there is a regulation requiring him to, only that there is no limit on speed in a chase, only that he had SLOWED DOWN TO 95mph when he plowed into them. They never had a chance. Even if he is not criminally charged or terminated from his position, I hope he is reminded constantly that there is more that he could have done to PROTECT and serve. I doubt Officer Goodknight will have a good night for a very long time.

Tom_Embrey 2 years, 11 months ago

I am assured by the police that the pursuit was done at a safe speed.

babiehop 2 years, 11 months ago

Thanks, Tom. That's good to know. It would be interesting to know what the regulations are in regards to running lights/sirens during a chase. It's very sad that lives were lost and that someone who has dedicated his life to the service of others has this burden to bear. Lest we forget.