CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A man who was wanted for kidnapping and shooting at police officers was arrested early Tuesday, Caldwell County deputies announced.
The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office said Teddie Lee Robbins was wanted for kidnapping and several other charges. After his arrest, Robbins was charged with kidnapping, attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and felony fleeing to elude arrest. He was being held in the Caldwell County jail under a $1.1 million bond.
Robbins reportedly was spotted in a gold 2006 PT Cruiser on Sunday and gave chase after deputies tried to stop him. He took aim during the chase, striking the lead deputy's windshield but not injuring the deputy. That deputy also returned fire, but did not strike Robbins.
The chase on Sunday ended after Robbins reportedly turned into a wooded area behind a business along Hickory Boulevard, but deputies continued to look for him. He was finally taken into custody Tuesday.
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