A 17-year-old suspect faces charges after leading Charleston County Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase Thursday night from Awendaw to Mount Pleasant in a stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended with a crash into a power box on Marginal Road, followed by a brief foot escape attempt thwarted by a Mount Pleasant K-9 unit.​
Incident Details
Deputies spotted the vehicle on Highway 17 near Steed Creek Road around 9 p.m. and attempted a stop; the teen accelerated to nearly 100 mph, veered into oncoming traffic, and fired at least one shot at the cruiser. No injuries occurred during the event.​
Sheriff’s Statement
Sheriff Carl Ritchie justified the chase due to the firearm and reckless driving, prioritizing public safety despite populated areas. The juvenile was booked into Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center, with identity withheld due to age.​
Local Context
This incident highlights ongoing concerns in the Lowcountry about vehicle thefts and juvenile crime, amid broader public safety efforts like the recent Sober or Slammer Campaign. No further updates on charges were immediately available.
