Taylorsville Man Detained During Traffic Stop

On Friday, July 3rd, Officers with the Taylorsville Police Department conducted a driver license checkpoint as part of the department’s ongoing commitment to roadway safety and traffic law enforcement.

During the checkpoint, an adult male refused to identify himself during a lawful investigation. Officers later identified the individual as Aaron Charles St. Clair, age 52 of Taylorsville. The subject also stated that he identified as a “sovereign citizen.” Personal beliefs or self-identification do not exempt individuals from complying with North Carolina law or lawful orders from law enforcement.

St. Clair was arrested and charged with:

-Misdemeanor Resisting a Public Officer
-Misdemeanor No Operator’s License

He was transported to the Alexander County Detention Center for processing and held under a $1,500 secured bond.

The Taylorsville Police Department appreciates the cooperation of the many motorists who complied with the checkpoint and helped make the operation safe and efficient.