Suspect charged in Jones County after attempt to flee officers

From Jones County Sheriff’s Office:

Suspect: Donnie William Mills
Date of Birth: June 1, 1984

Charges:

2 Counts - Assault with Deadly Weapon on Government Official
2 Counts - Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill
1 Count - Flee to Elude Arrest
1 Count - Felony Hit and Run with Injury
1 Count - Injury to Personal Property

On August 5, 2020, at approximately 12:00 pm Deputies with the Jones County Sheriff's Office responded to 387 Lee Mills Road to serve felony arrest warrants on Donnie William Mills.

When Deputies arrived at the location Mills saw the Deputies approaching and attempted to flee in a vehicle. While fleeing the scene Mills intentionally rammed a Jones County Sheriff's Office vehicle with two Deputies inside.

Mills fled the area into a field off of NC Hwy 41 West. A few hours later Mills’ vehicle was located in the middle of a corn field.

Onslow County Sheriff's Office, Craven County Sheriff's Office, Duplin County Sheriff's Office, Maysville Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol and North Carolina Probation and Parole provided assistance with personnel and K-9's to help search for Mills.

Law Enforcement continued to search for Mills and he was located at 10:55 pm in a wooded area at the end of Alonza Mills Road. Mills was taken into custody without incident.

Mills was transported to the Jones County Jail and placed under a $100,000.00 secured bond for the above listed charges.

He also received an additional $250,000.00 Bond for failure to appear on previous charges.