A late-night traffic stop in North Charleston turned into a brief chase that ended with a convicted felon being arrested after police say he was caught carrying multiple stolen guns.
Felon Arrested After Chase in North Charleston
According to the North Charleston Police Department, an officer pulled over a vehicle just after 11 p.m. Saturday near Ashley Phosphate Road and Northside Drive because it was driving without headlights.
The driver, identified as 21-year-old D’Zorion Da’Quase Davis, sped away, leading police on a short pursuit before he was taken into custody.
Three Guns, Stolen Weapons Found
Police said Davis was carrying a bag containing:
Three firearms
Two of the guns reported stolen
Ammunition, which he is legally barred from possessing as a convicted felon
“Davis is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition,” police officials confirmed.
Charges Filed Against Davis
Davis is facing several charges, including:
Possession of a stolen handgun by a convicted violent felon
Unlawful carry of a firearm
Failure to stop for blue lights
He was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center, where he remains as of the latest update.
What started as a routine traffic stop for a missing headlight ended with the arrest of a convicted felon carrying stolen guns in North Charleston. Police say the case underscores how even small traffic violations can lead to major discoveries during proactive patrols.
