Near Head-On Encounter Leads To Chase, Arrest Of 19-Year-Old DriverJOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A 19-year-old Wake County man is facing numerous criminal and traffic charges after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies say he led them on a late-night chase in an allegedly stolen vehicle. The incident began around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, July 30, when a patrol deputy was traveling on Whitley Road near N.C. 222 West. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, an approaching 2010 Dodge crossed into the deputy’s lane, nearly causing a head-on collision. The chase ended when the driver jumped from the moving vehicle and attempted to run, but he was quickly caught and taken into custody. Ramirez was given an $80,000 secured bond on the Johnston County charges, along with an additional $1,000 secured bond on the outstanding warrants.