Man who led 2022 Charlotte police chase arrested, accused of doing it again

CHARLOTTE — The man who led Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers on a high-speed, hours-long chase two years ago is back behind bars.

Tyler Harding was arrested on Friday. He’s accused of stealing another car, leading police on a chase along South Boulevard, and then jumping out and running into a stranger’s home.

Last year, Harding pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a brazen chase through parts of Charlotte back in 2022. Chopper 9 Skyzoom was overhead as Harding weaved in and out of traffic during the two-hour police chase.

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It ended when Harding crashed into multiple cars at the intersection of East and South boulevards.

After pleading guilty, Harding was sentenced to prison but was recently out on parole.

Monday afternoon, Harding appeared in court for the first time on the new charges.

According to prosecutors, CMPD’s helicopter was following Harding and kept following when he allegedly ran away from a police officer on the ground. CMPD reported that Harding ran into the backyards of nearby residents.

Prosecutors asked for Harding’s bond to be raised. It was initially set at $10,000 secured before being raised to $25,000 secured.

Harding is expected to be in court again on Nov. 8.

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