Burlington Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Reckless Driving
Stephen Michael Frost, 35, was arrested Tuesday in Alamance County after allegedly kidnapping a woman and driving recklessly while she tried to escape from a moving pickup truck, according to the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office.
Incident Details and Police Response
On November 4, the Burlington Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a dark Dodge Ram driving erratically with a woman attempting to jump out of the vehicle. One call originated from the Econo Lodge in Burlington, where deputies suspected a domestic disturbance.
Deputies reviewed surveillance footage showing a woman wearing a red shirt clinging to the bed of the Dodge Ram, which displayed a Virginia license plate. The truck was last seen near Maple Avenue heading toward the Interstate 40 East on-ramp.
Reports later placed the vehicle near Highway 54 and Thom Road in southeastern Alamance County, but deputies could not locate it.
Coordination Between Law Enforcement Agencies
- Burlington police requested assistance from the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team.
- Investigations led to the Carrboro area, bringing in the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team.
- The joint strike team found the truck near Chapel Hill and detained the driver peacefully.
Current Status
Stephen Michael Frost was taken to the Alamance County Detention Center, where he remains held without bond.
"Deputies reviewed surveillance footage showing a woman wearing a red shirt clinging to the bed of a Dodge Ram with a Virginia license plate."
"The joint strike team located the truck near Chapel Hill and detained the driver, identified as Stephen Michael Frost, without incident."
Author's summary: A man from Burlington faces serious charges after a high-risk kidnapping and reckless driving incident involving a woman's daring escape attempt from a moving truck.