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ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – A Jacksonville man is facing multiple charges after warrants say he attempted to assault several individuals.
According to warrants, 42-year-old Erasto Santana was arrested Friday after warrants say he was speeding on Highway NC 53. Warrants go on to say he attempted assault on three individuals with a motor vehicle, one being an officer.
Court documents show Santana has an extensive record of DWIs, speeding, and driving without a license. Court documents say Jacksonville Police, Onslow County Sheriff’s Department, and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol were involved in a chase with Santana.
According to court documents, Santana was arrested for several charges through the Jacksonville Police Department and the Onslow County Sheriff’s Department:
2 counts of communicating threats3 counts of assault with a deadly weaponOne count of misuse of the 911 systemOne count of fail to heed light or sirenOne count of hit and run leaving scene with property damageOne count of fail maintain lane controlOne count of improper use of traffic laneOne count of fail to stop at steady red lightOne count of mobile phone violation with motor vehicle
Warrants say Santana was released from the Onslow County Jail on Saturday under secured bonds totaling to $95,000.
Santana’s first court appearance is scheduled for Monday.
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