CONOVER, N.C. — Authorities said a wanted man turned himself in the day after a police standoff Thursday afternoon at Brandywine condos in Catawba County.
Deputies along Brandywine Drive in Conover said they were looking for Jim “Milkbone” Jernigan. He was originally reported to be with a missing and endangered 15-year-old girl, but the girl has since been found and reunited with family members, authorities reported early Friday morning.
Police said Friday that Jernigan turned himself into the police.
After the three-hour standoff, the police got access to the condo but no one was inside.
Jernigan was wanted for armed robbery and stealing a car from someone in Catawba County. He was considered armed and dangerous.
Nearby condos were evacuated and residents were able to return.
The stolen car was recovered.
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