On December 9, 2024, Morganton Department of Public Safety responded to Bojangles at 1200 Burkemont Ave. to Investigate a Hit and Run. Prior to officer’s arrival, another call was received from the Morganton Fire Station 3, on Burkemont Ave stating a vehicle just drove through the garage door and struck a fire truck. Upon further investigation the vehicle that ran through the garage door at Station 3, matched the vehicles description that was involved in the Hit and Run. Morganton Firefighters advised, after colliding with the garage door, the driver who was identified as Michael Joel Davis, age 27, from 4121 Corpening Bridge Rd. Morganton, exited the vehicle, claiming that people were coming after him.
Davis was screened for suspicion of impairment where he was subsequently arrested for DWI. The Hit and Run at Bojangle’s was also investigated where it was discovered Davis struck another vehicle twice before leaving the scene. No injuries were reported from either scene. Michael Daivs was arrested and charged with Hit and Run, Failure to report an accident, and two moving violations from the Hit and Run incident. Davis was also charged with DWI, Careless and Reckless, and Damage to Real Property from the second incident. Michael Davis received a $2,000.00 secure bond and has a first appearance court date for March 7th.
