MONROE, NC — A Monroe police officer was hurt Tuesday morning while helping serve a search warrant on a suspect accused of armed robbery. The officer has not been identified by name.

According to the Monroe Police Department, the encounter turned when the suspect, Scottavais Hailey, was handcuffed and seated outside. Police said Hailey suddenly got up and ran, and the officer tried to tackle him. During that effort, the officer struck his head.

The officer was taken to a hospital and treated at Atrium Union before being released. Police have not said whether any other injuries were reported.

Police say handcuffed suspect broke away and fled

The account from Monroe police describes a brief but physical struggle during the warrant operation. Hailey had already been restrained when officers were attempting to carry out the search warrant tied to the armed robbery case.

Police said he was outside and handcuffed when he jumped to his feet and ran. The officer who moved to stop him collided hard enough to hit his head. No additional details have been released about how many officers were at the scene or exactly where the warrant was being served.

The police department has not identified the officer and has not said whether the suspect was injured during the attempted escape.

Suspect faces robbery, kidnapping and firearm charges

Hailey is being held at the Union County Detention Center on multiple charges. Those include three counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, second-degree kidnapping, four counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, and resist, delay and obstruct.

The list of charges suggests investigators believe the case reaches beyond a single robbery allegation. Police have not publicly explained the circumstances behind each count or said whether the warrant served Tuesday was connected to one incident or a broader investigation.

Hailey’s custody at the detention center indicates the case is now moving through the local jail system while investigators continue to gather information.

Officer treated at Atrium Union and later released

After the head injury, the officer was transported for medical care and treated at Atrium Union in Monroe. He was later released, according to police.

The department did not provide further detail on the severity of the injury or whether the officer has been cleared to return to work. No additional statement about his condition was available.

Incidents in which officers are injured during arrests often draw attention because even routine warrant service can become dangerous within seconds. In this case, the injury came during a quick attempt to stop a suspect who was already in handcuffs and then broke away.

Union County authorities are still gathering details

Queen City News said it was waiting for more information from the Union County Sheriff’s Office about the incident. That office had not provided additional details in the information available Tuesday.

It is not clear whether the sheriff’s office is handling part of the investigation, whether body camera video exists, or whether any internal review will follow the arrest attempt. Police have only confirmed the basic sequence of events and the charges against Hailey.

The case remains active, and officials have not said whether more charges are possible. For now, the main confirmed developments are that the officer was injured, treated, and released, while Hailey remains jailed on serious felony counts.

What is known about the Tuesday morning arrest attempt

The incident began as a search warrant operation and quickly turned into a foot chase after the suspect tried to run. What started as an arrest effort for an armed robbery case ended with one officer being taken to the hospital and the suspect back in custody.

Police have not said what prompted the robbery investigation, and they have not shared a timeline for the events leading up to Tuesday’s warrant service. The department also has not said whether other agencies assisted.

Even with those unanswered questions, the basic facts are clear: a Monroe officer was hurt while trying to stop a fleeing suspect, the officer was treated and released, and Hailey remains detained on a series of felony charges.

Suspect faces robbery, kidnapping and firearm charges

Hailey is being held at the Union County Detention Center on multiple charges. Those include three counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, second-degree kidnapping, four counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, and resist, delay and obstruct.

The list of charges suggests investigators believe the case reaches beyond a single robbery allegation. Police have not publicly explained the circumstances behind each count or said whether the warrant served Tuesday was connected to one incident or a broader investigation.

Hailey’s custody at the detention center indicates the case is now moving through the local jail system while investigators continue to gather information.

Officer treated at Atrium Union and later released

After the head injury, the officer was transported for medical care and treated at Atrium Union in Monroe. He was later released, according to police.

The department did not provide further detail on the severity of the injury or whether the officer has been cleared to return to work. No additional statement about his condition was available.

Incidents in which officers are injured during arrests often draw attention because even routine warrant service can become dangerous within seconds. In this case, the injury came during a quick attempt to stop a suspect who was already in handcuffs and then broke away.

Union County authorities are still gathering details

Queen City News said it was waiting for more information from the Union County Sheriff’s Office about the incident. That office had not provided additional details in the information available Tuesday.

It is not clear whether the sheriff’s office is handling part of the investigation, whether body camera video exists, or whether any internal review will follow the arrest attempt. Police have only confirmed the basic sequence of events and the charges against Hailey.

The case remains active, and officials have not said whether more charges are possible. For now, the main confirmed developments are that the officer was injured, treated, and released, while Hailey remains jailed on serious felony counts.