Man Arrested After Fleeing Deputies, Juvenile Found In Vehicle, JCSO Says

SMITHFIELD – A Raleigh man was arrested early Monday after allegedly fleeing Johnston County sheriff’s deputies in a vehicle before stopping a short distance away.

Marcus Amir Eaton, 31, is charged with fleeing to elude arrest, reckless driving, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and indecent liberties with a child.

The incident began around 1:24 a.m. when deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Tralee community off Swift Creek Road.

According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies approached a silver Honda passenger car when the driver allegedly pulled away.

Authorities said the vehicle traveled a short distance through the subdivision before stopping.

Deputies said Eaton was found nude behind the wheel. A juvenile female was located in the back seat of the vehicle.

Following an investigation, Eaton was taken into custody and charged with the listed offenses.

No additional information about the juvenile is being released.

Eaton was confined in the Johnston County Detention Center without bond pending his first court appearance.

The vehicle was towed from the scene.

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