A man accused of assaulting another man with a gun in Carteret County, North Carolina, has turned himself in to authorities. According to the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on January 9th around 5 p.m. in the Merrimon area, following an argument at a local business. The suspect, identified as Adian Johnson of Beaufort, allegedly assaulted the victim with a firearm.
After the altercation, Johnson fled the scene in a vehicle, and the sheriff’s office issued an arrest warrant for the assault. The authorities continued their investigation, but Johnson remained at large for a period of time.
On the day of the update, deputies confirmed that Johnson had voluntarily surrendered himself at the sheriff’s office. He was promptly arrested and charged in connection with the assault. Johnson was given a bond set at $75,000.
The sheriff’s office had been actively seeking Johnson since the assault, and his decision to turn himself in brought the investigation closer to resolution. Authorities have not released additional details about the nature of the argument that led to the violent incident, but they emphasized the seriousness of the assault with a firearm.
Carteret County deputies continue to handle the case, and Johnson will likely face further legal proceedings in connection with the charges against him. The sheriff’s office has not provided any further updates regarding the condition of the victim or the exact nature of the injuries sustained during the assault.
