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Taylorsville Man Arrested After Iredell County Vehicle Chase

March 3, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Samuel Ray Lear Jr

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24-year-old Samuel Ray Lear Jr, age 24, of Milstead MHP in Taylorsville, on February 21st. He was charged with felony flee to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, resisting arrest and a series of driving infractions including driving with license revoked. As of earlier today, Lear remains in the Iredell County Detention Center.

Photo: Iredell county Sheriff’s Office

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