Swain County Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Ends in Jackson County Crash
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-22T19:35:29.444Z
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Swain County -- July 22, 2026: A Swain County man is facing multiple felony and traffic charges after authorities say he led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash in neighboring Jackson County.
Swain County -- July 22, 2026: A Swain County man is facing multiple felony and traffic charges after authorities say he led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash in neighboring Jackson County.According to the Swain County Sheriff's Office, deputies attempted to take William Lon Wiggins into custody on July 21, 2026, in connection with suspected felony domestic violence offenses. Investigators said Wiggins fled after deputies attempted a traffic stop.Because of the serio