Chief Tyree Davis said Avante Deshon Cooper tends to frequent the area of Myers Street in town.

He faces several drug-related charges as well as a charge related to the brief chase, which occurred around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

In a statement Davis said Officer W.A. Hammiel initiated the stop on Randolph Street after observing a violation. Cooper refused to stop and eluded the officer by driving through back yards. He ditched his vehicle on Randolph Street and fled.

A search of the vehicle, with assistance from Officer C. Smith as well as the Halifax County Sheriff's Office, revealed an open container of alcohol, crack cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

While Davis would not elaborate, he said Cooper is well known to law enforcement.

He faces charges of felony possession of cocaine, two counts of possession with intent to sell and distribute controlled substances, maintain a vehicle to keep controlled substances, operate a motor vehicle while fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Anyone with information on his location is encouraged to contact local law enforcement or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.