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Raleigh man charged with fleeing from state trooper

A 24-year-old Raleigh man was arrested Wednesday for fleeing from a state trooper.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A 24-year-old Raleigh man was arrested Wednesday for fleeing from a state trooper.

Travis Alexander Wicks, of 3938 Haresnipe Court, is charged with operating a motor vehicle while fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement.

Wicks was travelling 84 mph in a 60 mph zone on Interstate 40, passed "numerous" vehicles on the right shoulder and ran a red light at Lake Wheeler Road Wednesday morning, according to a traffic citation.

Wicks is scheduled to appear in court on July 29.

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