A Charlotte man awaits a March court date, still wondering if he’ll face more charges
for fleeing from a Rowan County sheriff’s deputy who died in the Oct. 17, 1999,
pursuit.A grand jury indicted Fred Edward
Redmon Jr., 29, on a charge of felony fleeing to elude arrest after Deputy Rick Hillard
chased Redmon into Davie County at speeds surpassing 70 mph. Hillard died when his cruiser
spun out of control and struck a tree.
Since the fatality, Sheriff George Wilhelm has
advocated additional charges against Redmon under the new felony murder law. The law says
that anytime a death occurs as the result of a felony, the suspect can be charged with
murder. The felony actions, however, must be the “proximate cause” of the death.
Davie County District Attorney Gary Frank said
Wednesday he was “not going to shut the door on any further action” towards
Redmon.
“There is no statute of limitations on
felonies,” Frank said. Frank said the investigation is complete but could not discuss
details of the case.
Redmon is out on bond, and attorney Ed Vogler will
represent him in Davie County Superior Court March 13.
According to a N.C. Highway Patrol report, the
motorcycle Hillard was pursuing belonged to Redmon’s cousin, Larry Darnell Dillard.
Redmon, accompanied by Vogler, turned himself in
to Davie County officials five days after Hillard died.
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