Police identify driver taken into custody after chase in north Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chopper 9 Skyzoom was overhead Monday afternoon as police chased a white pickup truck on North Graham Street in north Charlotte.

James Favor is charged with leading officers on a chase in a stolen truck.

(James Favor)

Police say Favor did not have a valid license.

Favor was initially driving at a normal speed around 1:45 p.m. but did not stop for officers.

Channel 9 watched as the truck moved into a turning lane to get around stopped traffic at an intersection and began to pick up speed.

The truck could be seen crossing over the center line.

Eventually, the truck stopped and officers approached the vehicle with guns drawn and pulled Favor out of the truck.

Officers said it started after they were notified of a stolen vehicle near Beatties Ford Road and Lasalle Street.

Officials say Favor is expected to be in court today.

We will continue to follow the story and update you once we learn more information. 

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