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North Wilkesboro Man Facing Long List Of Charges After Chase Into Alleghany County

February 12, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

On Sunday, February 9th, the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Byrd Ridge Road. Officers were attempting to locate a gray Mazda that had been taken without authorization. Deputies spotted the vehicle being driven by Terry Hinson, who had previous felony parole violation warrants that were active.

Deputies attempted a traffic stop on the Mazda and it fled on NC 18 North towards Alleghany County. With the assistance of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the vehicle was stopped inside Alleghany County. Hinson then attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by Officers after a short pursuit.”

It was learned that Hinson was involved in a domestic violence situation in the Byrd Ridge Community.

Terry Ray Hinson

Terry Ray Hinson, 41, of North Wilkesboro was charged with:

Assault serious bodily injury

Break/enter terrorize/injure

Assault with a deadly weapon

Assault on a female

Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence

Communicating threats

Domestic criminal trespass

Misdemeanor larceny

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

Fleeing to elude arrest with a motor vehicle

Driving while license revoked

Reckless driving to endanger

Resisting public officer

Speeding

Failing to stop at sign sign and flashing red light

Unsafe passing yellow line

Driving left of center

The suspect is being held without bond in the Wilkes County Detention Center

Story: The Record Of Wilkes

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