— from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow
On the morning of February 5, 2026, an officer with the Henderson Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2018 Infiniti Q50 displaying a North Carolina temporary license plate while traveling on Chestnut Street.
The vehicle accelerated rapidly and refused to stop. The driver then began operating the vehicle in a careless and reckless manner while traveling through multiple city streets. The vehicle exited the City of Henderson via Newton Dairy Road and continued driving recklessly through eastern Vance County and into Warren County. Once in Warren County, the pursuing officer was joined by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.
The pursuit ended on E. Kearney Road in Warren County when the suspect drove off the roadway and into the wood line at the end of the maintained portion of the road. The suspect exited the vehicle and fled on foot into the woods. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office deployed K9 Ivor, and the suspect was apprehended.
The suspect was identified as Savion Antwon Williams (19). The vehicle he was operating had been reported stolen through the Raleigh Police Department. Williams also had outstanding warrants from Raleigh for:
- Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury
- Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill (2 counts)
- Discharging a Firearm into Occupied Property
The Henderson Police Department charged Williams with:
- Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
- Resist, Delay, and Obstruct
- Felony Speeding to Elude Arrest
- Injury to Personal Property
- Careless and Reckless Driving
- Speeding
- Fictitious Tag
- Failure to Maintain Lane Control
- Failure to Stop at a Duly Erected Stop Sign
Williams received no bond and remains in custody pending upcoming court appearances.
The Henderson Police Department is grateful for the strong partnership with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the assistance provided by North Carolina Wildlife Officers during this incident.
