Man Arrested in Union County Following Vehicle Chase, Discovered Hiding Under Porch
A man was arrested in Union County after a chase involving deputies, during which he was found hiding under a porch, stemming from an incident involving a forged license plate.
Charlotte, NC, September 10, 2026 — A man was taken into custody in Union County following a pursuit by deputies that concluded with his apprehension under a residential porch. The incident originated from a situation involving a forged license plate.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office pursued an individual, whose name has not been publicly released, after an initial encounter related to a vehicle bearing a forged license plate. Details regarding the specifics of the chase, including its duration and the exact circumstances that led to the deputies initiating the pursuit, were not immediately available.
Following the chase, the suspect was discovered concealed beneath the porch of a property within Union County. The man was subsequently arrested. The nature of the forged license plate, including whether it was affixed to the vehicle the man was operating or if it was related to another aspect of the initial incident, has not been detailed.
Further information concerning the specific charges filed against the arrested individual was not provided. The contractor involved in the porch or the property owner was also not identified in the available summary. The outcome of the arrest and any subsequent legal proceedings remain unclear at this time.
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