Man accused of hitting NC cops with car before being shot faces judge

The man accused of hitting two Mount Holly Police Department officers with his own car days ago had his first appearance in court on Tuesday, where a judge ordered he remain in jail under a $1 million bond.

29-year-old Omar De'Vone Jordan appeared before a judge in the afternoon, where civil rights activist John Barnett, who spoke on behalf of Jordan's mother, requested a reasonable bond.

"We give an apology on behalf of the mother’s family, in reference to any injuries that may have happened to the officer. We do believe that drugs and him being homeless plays a major factor," Barnett said. "If a reasonable bond can be set, we can assure that he'll be in court."

Barnett added that Jordan's girlfriend is pregnant with his child, and she's "expecting any moment."

However, Judge Angela Hoyle declined to lower Jordan's bond, citing his criminal record.

Officers were called to an apartment complex around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11 for a report of a suspicious car.

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