Eastern Carolina K9 unit helps track a man and woman on the run

CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Deputies here in the east arrested two people after they tried to escape authorities earlier this week.

Craven County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested London Taylor and Deshawn Allen on April 1 after trying to pull them over.

Deputies say they tried to stop the vehicle on Piney Neck Road near Campbell Road when a man ran into the woods.

Craven County Sheriff’s Office K9 ‘Bear’ was sent to track the man on the run. The K9 found Allen after searching through mud and water in the area, deputies said.

One of two men arrested after Craven County deputies tried to stop a car they say was driving... — One of two men arrested after Craven County deputies tried to stop a car they say was driving recklessly.(Craven County Sheriff's Office)

Allen, 29, is a Vancboro native that had outstanding warrants for three felony probation violations, and felony breaking & entering. He is being held under a $400,000.00 secured bond.

Craven County deputies arrested Taylor and another man trying avoid being arrested.(Craven County Sheriff's Office)

Taylor, a Virginia native is charged with reckless driving, resisting arrest, failure to surrender a driver’s license, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Taylor is being held in the Craven County Jail under a $7,500.00 secured bond.