Henderson County -- A high-stakes pursuit across Western North Carolina has underscored the critical importance of inter-agency cooperation. While recent reports from March 13, 2026, indicate ongoing law enforcement activity in the region, a finalized account of a pursuit involving a stolen Brevard police cruiser highlights the seamless coordination between local and state authorities.
The Incident: From Assault to High-Speed Pursuit
The incident began in Brevard when an officer attempted to detain a suspect near Burrell Avenue and Peace Drive. During the encounter, the suspect, identified as Ramae Cynquan Foster, allegedly struck the officer in the face and seized control of her marked patrol vehicle.
Foster fled the scene in the stolen cruiser, sparking a multi-jurisdictional chase that moved through Transylvania County and into Henderson County. The pursuit drew in resources from a wide array of agencies, including:
Henderson County Sheriff’s Office
Brevard Police Department
Fletcher Police Department
Hendersonville Police Department
Asheville Airport Police
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Strategic Conclusion on I-26
The chase reached its conclusion in Mills River. Utilizing tactical expertise, Henderson County Sheriff’s deputies executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT maneuver) near Exit 53 on Interstate 26.
The maneuver successfully stopped the vehicle, according to police, without resulting in injuries to the suspect or the public. Foster reportedly resisted arrest before being taken into custody by the gathered units.
They were also able to locate and recover the second motor vehicle that had been stolen. Both vehicles were returned to the owner.
Charges and Recovery
Following the arrest, Foster was booked into the Henderson County Detention Center. He faces a list of charges that may include:
Possession of a stolen motor vehicle
Resisting a public officer
Reckless driving to endanger
Driving the wrong way and stop light violations
In a court of law, all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.