Charleston County, South Carolina — Two suspects were detained on Friday after leading deputies from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office on a chase that reached speeds of more than 80 mph, according to a local incident report.
Savannah Ard, 19, is charged with failure to stop for blue lights and possession with intent to distribute marijuana, according to jail records. Meanwhile, Zavion Woodward, 23, has been charged with possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute and possessing a handgun as a convicted felon.
The accusations arise from a Friday, Sept. 19, incident in which a deputy from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a grey Nissan Altima for going 75 mph in a 55 mph zone near Highway 17 and Highway 41.
According to a police report, the Nissan driver attempted to pull over at a Circle K gas station on Highway 17 and North Pickney Street.
After seeing the emergency lights, the driver rushed away, according to deputies. The pursuit proceeded along North Pinckney Street all the way to McClellanville, when the Nissan allegedly drove at 80 mph in a 25 mph zone.
The chase ended when the automobile attempted a right turn onto Thomas Pinckney Drive and collided with a brick structure. Two males and one women jumped out of the automobile. Both individuals attempted to leave on foot but were ultimately apprehended.
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During the search, roughly 26.7 grams of marijuana were discovered. An AR-15 handgun was also found tossed in the road, according to the incident report.
According to law enforcement records, Ard was previously arrested on August 26 in Georgetown County for failing to stop for blue lights. Woodward was on probation for an accessory to murder conviction from 2023 at the time of his most recent arrest.
All other occupants in the automobile at the time of the crash were freed without charge.
