Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 35-year-old John Brooks Moody of St. Stephen, S.C., on February 4, 2026, following a vehicle pursuit near Mandella Road that ended in a cornfield crash.​
Pursuit Details
A deputy spotted Moody’s plateless vehicle during patrol and attempted a traffic stop, but Moody fled, leading to a chase. He wrecked into a cornfield, then ran on foot until the sheriff’s K9 unit tracked him hiding nearby, where he surrendered peacefully.
Arrest Outcome
A search found methamphetamine in Moody’s pocket. He faces charges of failure to stop for blue lights and possession of methamphetamine.
