Report: Domestic Incident Leads To Police Chase In Smithfield

SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield woman is facing multiple charges after a reported domestic disturbance escalated into a high-speed police chase Saturday afternoon.

Jessica King Urena, 33, of Smithfield was charged with felony fleeing to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, driving while impaired, hit and run, injury to property, and misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Police said the incident began around 2:50 p.m. on Feb. 14 when Urena met with a 31-year-old man in a parking lot on North Brightleaf Boulevard near Walmart. The two allegedly became involved in a domestic dispute, prompting a call police.

Before officers arrived, Urena reportedly damaged the man’s vehicle. As police reached the scene, she allegedly sped out of the parking lot, striking the victim’s car as she left.

According to police and court documents, Urena fled from officers, running three red lights and reaching speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour while traveling on M. Durwood Stephenson Parkway.

The pursuit ended when Urena stopped at her residence on Sandstone Street, where she was taken into custody without further incident.

Authorities said her vehicle was seized under North Carolina’s “Run and Done” law. Court records indicate she registered a 0.11 on a breathalyzer test, above the legal limit of 0.08.

Damage to the victim’s vehicle was estimated at approximately $500. No injuries were reported.