LINCOLNTON MAN CHARGED IN NOVEMBER CASE

Anthony Berasa is charged in a November chase with Lincolnton Police.

By Jon Mayhew

LINCOLNTON -- A suspect wanted on several charges in a November case -- that included a vehicle chase -- turns himself into police Monday afternoon.

Anthony Christopher Berasa, 42, 909 North Flint Street, was charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon on a government official and felony flee to elude arrest. He was also charged with misdemeanor no vehicle registration; ficticious tag; reckless driving to endanger; driving while license revoked; no insurance; driving left of center and larceny.

Berasa was taken to the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center with bonds totaling $75,000. Court dates for Berasa was set for Jan. 7 on the felony charges and Jan. 27 on the misdemeanor charges.

On November 21 around 2 a.m., officer Richard Harrington spotted Berasa's vehicle in the parking lot of Pizza Hotline on Vandiver Drive. Harrington approached the vehicle and asked Berasa to step out of the vehicle.

Instead of complying with Harrington's request, Berasa took off and led Harrington on about a four to five mile chase. Berasa ended up ditching the vehicle and taking off on foot.

A 47-year-old passenger in Berasa's vehicle was briefly detained at that time then released.