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NC Woman Faces 10 Charges After Wild Chase
1 Aug
Summary
- Woman charged after a high-speed pursuit reached 100 mph.
- The chase involved driving through a highway work zone.
- Social media buzzed about her smiling mugshot post-arrest.
A North Carolina woman, Tori Vanette Langdon, 23, has been arrested and faces ten charges following a high-speed pursuit that began on July 29. Deputies attempted to stop a stolen Chevrolet Malibu driven by Langdon, but she allegedly accelerated away, leading to a chase on N.C. 87.
Investigators report Langdon reached speeds of 100 mph, significantly exceeding the 55 mph limit in a highway work zone. The pursuit involved dangerous maneuvers including wrong-way driving and disregarding barricades on a closed roadway. Authorities also allege Langdon was driving without a license and without wearing a seat belt.
Langdon faces charges including felony larceny of a motor vehicle and fleeing to elude arrest. She also faces multiple traffic violations. She was booked by the Columbus County Sheriff's Office and remains in custody on a $100,000 secured bond.
The incident gained viral attention online, with many social media commenters focusing on Langdon's smiling mugshot rather than the charges. While some found humor, others expressed concern over the dangerous driving. Some commenters requested to see dashcam footage of the pursuit.
