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Taylorsville Police Charge Man Sunday Morning

September 15, 2025 By Richard C. Gilbert

Edgar Tovar- Pantiga

Early Sunday morning, September 14th, Taylorsville Police Officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Edgar Tovar- Pantiga after it passed officers at a high rate of speed on Highway 64. When officers attempted a traffic stop, Pantiga accelerated and fled. He was later arrested leading to the following charges:

• Flee/Elude Arrest
• Reckless Driving to Endanger
• Speeding
• Driving While License Revoked
• Failure to Maintain Lane Control

The suspect is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center with bond set at $23,500. A Monday court appearance is scheduled

Photo: Taylorsville Police Department

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