A routine traffic stop in Berkeley County, South Carolina, escalated into a pursuit on February 4, ending with the arrest of John Brooks Moody, 35, from St. Stephen. No injuries occurred during the crash or K-9-assisted capture.
Incident Sequence
Deputies spotted Moody’s plateless vehicle on Mandella Road near Moncks Corner and attempted a stop, but he fled, crashing into a cornfield. Moody then ran on foot; a sheriff’s K-9 unit tracked him hiding nearby, leading to his surrender.
Charges and Recovery
Officers found methamphetamine in his pocket post-arrest. Moody faces charges of failure to stop for blue lights and methamphetamine possession, highlighting proactive enforcement on commuter routes.
Sheriff Duane Lewis praised the coordinated response for safely resolving the event without harm. Authorities noted no further details on custody status or additional charges at this time.
