Statesville, NC – Early Friday morning, October 10, 2025, officers with the Statesville Police Department assisted a motorist with a disabled vehicle on West Front Street when they observed a silver BMW swerving and crossing the centerline while traveling eastbound.
An officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop after witnessing the vehicle being driven in a careless and reckless manner. The driver did not stop and instead turned onto Phoenix Street, where officers heard the vehicle strike a curb. Despite visible damage, the BMW continued, turning onto Birchcrest Circle before coming to a stop near the dead end.
The driver briefly turned around, driving back toward officers before making another U-turn and stopping in front of a residence in the 800 block of Birchcrest Circle. The driver exited the vehicle and ran on foot but was apprehended after a short pursuit.
The suspect was identified as 40-year-old Casey O’Neil Wyatt of Statesville. Wyatt told officers he fled because he had an outstanding warrant. Police confirmed an active warrant for felony stalking issued by Iredell County. Wyatt was taken into custody without further incident.
A search of the vehicle revealed a handgun, multiple wigs and masks, a lock pick, gloves, a flashlight, GPS trackers, and batons, all of which were seized. Officers also determined Wyatt’s driver’s license was revoked. The vehicle was towed and seized under felony flee to elude statutes.
Wyatt was served with the felony stalking warrant and charged with additional offenses including felony flee to elude, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of burglary tools, careless and reckless driving, driving while license revoked, unsafe lane change, and resist, obstruct, and delay an officer.
He was transported to the Iredell County Detention Center, where he was held without bond.
