Authorities Seek Public’s Help Locating Suspect Following Chases in Fairview
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-29T18:32:15.846Z
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities in Buncombe County are requesting the public's assistance in locating a suspect who fled from law enforcement following a vehicle pursuit in the Fairview community.
Buncombe County -- July 28, 2026: Authorities in Buncombe County are requesting the public's assistance in locating a suspect who fled from law enforcement following a vehicle pursuit in the Fairview community.At approximately 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, members of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Illegal Gun Reduction and Narcotics Task Force (IGRANT) attempted to execute a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 53-year-old James Eugene Cole III. At the time of the stop, Cole