Hiddenite Couple Jailed After Hit And Run

On Saturday, April 11th, the Taylorsville Police Department responded to a hit and run that occurred at The Cutting Edge Hair Salon located on NC Hwy 90 East.

Officers arrived on scene and found extensive damage to the structure. After gathering numerous eye witness statements, officers were able to identify the vehicle involved and a passenger. Deputy’s with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the registered address as Earpe LN in Hiddenite .

Officers later located the vehicle hidden behind a residence off Saunders Lane after the passenger had been spotted walking down Hwy 90 East. Officers were able to make arrests and impound the vehicle.

The driver was identified as Sheila Ann Harrington, age 58 of Hiddenite. She was charged with Hit and Run with property damage, Failure to Report an Accident, Driving while license revoked, injury to real property exceeding $1,000 in damage, and failure to maintain lane control. Due to being out on a previous bond, she was placed on a 48 hour hold.

The passenger identified as Ronald James Roop, age 58 of Hiddenite. He is charged with resisting, delaying, or obstructing a public officer. He was also out on a previous bond and was placed under a 48 hour hold.

More charges including narcotics related offenses are pending. In a press release, Taylorsville Police thanked the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for their assistance in this investigation.

Taylorsville Police Department