Vehicle owner found dead in High Point home after vehicle gives chase in Rockingham County, officials say; 2 charged

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people have been charged after a chase in one county led to more discoveries in another Triad county.

According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, during a patrol early Sunday morning, a deputy saw a white Honda van with no tail lights and attempted to stop the vehicle. The van didn’t stop and drove away “at a high rate of speed.”

The deputy chased the vehicle, which deputies say was going over 100 mph at times, until eventually, it stopped at Barnes Street near Diesel Drive in Reidsville. When the deputy got out of his car, the vehicle drove away again and another chase ensued towards Greensboro.

Guilford County Sheriff’s Office and Greensboro Police Department were notified of the ongoing chase as Rockingham County deputies continued their pursuit.

“The suspect attempted to cross into the opposite lane of Interstate 840 and collided with several rocks in the median, forcing the vehicle to a stop. The suspect driver then fled the truck on foot. Deputy Harris gave chase on foot and apprehended the suspect. A female and minor child were found to be passengers in the Honda Ridgeline.”

The van was registered to a man with a High Point address and the High Point Police Department was asked to make contact with him. The owner was found dead in his home and police are investigating his death.

The driver of the van, who was identified as Daniel Ryan Marinelli-Vasquez, 38, of Greensboro, was taken into custody and charged with felony flee to elude, misdemeanor child abuse and assault on government official. He was given a $1 million bond.

The female passenger, Alexandria Hope Hughes, 34, of McLeansville, was arrested on outstanding warrants and a new charge of misdemeanor child abuse. She was give a $5,000 bond.

“The minor passenger of the vehicle was uninjured and was turned over to a family member following these arrests,” the sheriff’s office said.

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