WHITEVILLE, NC — A Florida motorist was arrested by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol on Sunday night after allegedly speeding recklessly on local roadways while impaired.
John Knox Wilson III, 65, of Marathon, Florida, was taken into custody around 8:53 p.m. on Oct. 11. State troopers processed Wilson into the Columbus County Detention Center shortly thereafter.
According to state highway patrol records, Wilson was cited for:
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Driving While Impaired (DWI)
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Speeding
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Reckless Driving with Wanton Disregard
Wilson was placed under a $2,500.00 secured bond and was released from custody later that evening.
All individuals named in this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and case statuses may change as investigations and court proceedings continue.
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